“It was the whole series. I read them all.”

Nancy Drew was first published in 1930
The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories have sold over 70 million copies and become a cherished part of our cultural landscape. The teenage sleuth has been a noted inspiration for generations of women. Written via Carolyn Keene, a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic Nancy Drew mystery series. The first author to use the pseudonym was Mildred Wirt Benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. Writers who have adapted the pen name Carolyn Keene.

Over the years, Nancy has undergone a variety of updates to make her older, more modern to conform with today's society. Now as the latest Nancy Drew movie hits theaters, here’s a look at some of the successful women who have cited the girl detective as an influence.

A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her new surroundings,
Nancy and her pals set out to solve the mystery, make new friends, and establish their place in the community. Sophia Lillis takes on the role of Nancy Drew in this adaptation of the teen mystery book by Carolyn Keene. (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Nancy Drew

First published in 1930, The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories have sold over 70 million copies and become a cherished part of our cultural landscape. The teenage sleuth has been a noted inspiration for generations...

Justice Sotomayor Favorite book as a child:
“Nancy Drew. I can’t say it was one particular book. It was the whole series. I read them all.”