Women’s History Month

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Women Writing Women (and girls)

Posted about 7 days ago by Naomi D'Archangel
The world of writing can seem to be dominated by male authors and male lead characters. The trope of a woman (particularly a princess) needing to be saved by a […]
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(Not) Nice Girls

Posted about 3 weeks ago by Meg Raymond
A 1981 presidential proclamation for a “Women’s History Week” in early March was the beginning for Women’s History Month.  By 1987, the entire month was designated to honor women.   RPL staff […]
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