West of the Moon by Margi Preus Amulet Books, 2014 224 pages You might have noticed that, lately, I've mostly been reviewing books for teens and young women. It hasn't been intentional - just the natural outcome of my recent reading patterns. My daughter is 11 now, and a wide-ranging and advanced reader. We still have a "bedtime" book … Continue reading West of the Moon
Radioactive
Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie: A Tale of Love and Fallout by Lauren Redniss It Books, 2010 208 pages I've always been fascinated by Marie Curie. At a time when women's education was confined primarily to the social graces and preparation for housekeeping, she made world-changing scientific discoveries. But until I read Lauren Redniss's Radioactive, I … Continue reading Radioactive
I’m Thankful for: Professor M
Every year around Thanksgiving, I share a post about an inspiring woman I’m grateful to have known. There was never any doubt about what I'd study in college. When I looked at prospectuses, my first step was always to flip to the English department section, to see what courses they offered and what the English faculty's … Continue reading I’m Thankful for: Professor M
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