Four new books out this week zero in on various aspects of American life that women quietly helped pioneer, from fashion photography and spycraft to car culture and crosswords. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mae D Huettig, Romana Javitz and Shirley Graham DuBois were instrumental in their respective media fields but very few of us will be aware of their individual contributions. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2024-01-22 21:21:50 UTC ]
A crop of new nonfiction books, all out this coming week, explore the lives and legacies of trailblazing women around the world, from artists and activists to novelists and scientists. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
Most libraries are named after men, but here are 7 U.S. libraries and collections named after women that are worth celebrating. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-08-09 10:32:00 UTC ]
In an attempt to take the subject beyond March, this month’s audiobook recommendations shine a light on women’s history, known and unknown, heralded and not. Viewing the glass as half-empty, it’s dispiriting how many of these stories remain untold, forgotten, or misunderstood. But let’s be... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-04-05 08:49:04 UTC ]