Mother’s Day was this past Sunday, so now that you’ve given her flowers, presents, and brunch (or breakfast in bed), it’s time to remember that pretty much every day should be mother’s day, because moms do so much and are often overlooked or misunderstood. I’ve decided to share my favorite YA moms with you, in the hopes that in seeing the strength of these fictional moms, you’ll take a better look at the strength present in your real mom(s). It took longer than I would have liked to find the right ladies for this list, as it’s easier to find bad parents, or no parents at all in teen lit. But for all the absentee parenting I’ve read, there are some real titans of motherhood to celebrate in literature. In honor of all the amazing moms out there, take a look at the list below!