?Join us in honoring the women who’ve left a lasting impact on our nation and world!
The women of Marquette have some reading, watching and listening recommendations as you reflect on the many contributions of women to our history and society during the month.
- Becoming RBG?by Debbie Levy and Whitney Gardner. The perfect biographical novel to grab your children's attention and introduce them to one of our country’s most brilliant trailblazers.
- The Radium Girls?by Kate Moore details the battle for female workers' rights in the early 20th century when hundreds of girls fell ill from working in factories that produced the "wonder drug" radium—a substance that supposedly improved beauty products but sickened those who made it.
- The Woman Who Smashed Codes?by Jason Fagone tells the untold story of cryptologist Elizabeth Smith, a woman whose monumental code-breaking skills quietly led to the discovery of Nazi spies during World War II.
- Tana French is an American-Irish writer and theatrical actress. Check out one of the “First Lady of Irish Crime’s” novels. Marquette’s Mary Olson says, “Her ‘Irish voice’ is perfect; reading her novels makes me feel like I’m home in Ireland.”
- Becoming?peers into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama as she steps into the public eye. The documentary goes up-close-and-personal into her life as she embarks on a 34-city tour that highlights the power of community and connection.
- Girl Rising?is an eye-opening documentary about the lives of impoverished girls living in countries where education for girls isn't a priority. It’s a film that discusses important themes like empowerment, education, and equality. Watch it?on-demand here.?
- Hidden Figures?is loosely based on the 2016 non-fiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly about African American female mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race. An excellent option for family movie night!
- Being Boss?is the podcast you need if you're thinking of starting your own business or going freelance in 2022. It’ll provide guidance, know-how, and motivation so you can link arms with other female entrepreneurs who are making waves in every industry.
- Encyclopedia Womannica?is a mini-biography (think seven minutes each!) of one fascinating woman every day. Just think of all the creators, innovators, and pioneers you’ll meet by the end of the month!
- Unlocking Us is a podcast by Brené Brown. She is an American research professor, lecturer, author, and podcast host. Brown is known in particular for her research on?shame,?vulnerability, and?leadership.
