Left "W" frame with headshot of author Nancy Churnin; right "M" frame with illustration from cover of book of Eliza Davis

Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: Dear Mr. Dickens

Calling all Brave Kids! Join the National Women’s History Museum’s Brave Girls Virtual Storytime and author Nancy Churnin as she reads her 2021 picture book, Dear Mr. Dickens, followed by a live Q&A with the audience.

From The Ivy Bookshop:

Eliza Davis believed in speaking up for what was right. Even if it meant telling Charles Dickens he was wrong.

In Eliza Davis’s day, Charles Dickens was the most celebrated living writer in England. But some of his books reflected a prejudice that was all too common at the time: prejudice against Jewish people. Eliza was Jewish, and her heart hurt to see a Jewish character in Oliver Twist portrayed as ugly and selfish. She wanted to speak out about how unfair that was, even if it meant speaking out against the great man himself. So she wrote a letter to Charles Dickens. What happened next is history.

Please note: The National Women’s History Museum strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. For questions, or to request accommodations such as an ASL interpreter or closed captioning, please email [email protected] at least 7 days in advance of the program.

Left "W" frame with author Laurie Wallmark; right "M" frame with illustration of Elizebeth Friedman.

Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: Code Breaker, Spy Hunter

Calling all Brave Kids! Join the National Women’s History Museum’s Brave Girls Virtual Storytime and author Laurie Wallmark as she reads her 2021 picture book, Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars. Following the reading, Laurie will participate in a live Q&A with the audience!

About the Book from The Ivy Bookshop:

Decode the story of Elizebeth Friedman, the cryptologist who took down gangsters and Nazi spies

In this picture book biography, young readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892–1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA’s first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to “counter-spying into the minds and activities of” Nazis, Elizebeth held a pivotal role in the early days of US cryptology. No code was too challenging for her to crack, and Elizebeth’s work undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. Extensive back matter includes explanations of codes and ciphers, further information on cryptology, a bibliography, a timeline of Elizebeth’s life, plus secret messages for young readers to decode.

Please note: The National Women’s History Museum strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. For questions, or to request accommodations such as an ASL interpreter or closed captioning, please email [email protected] at least 7 days in advance of the program.

In left "W" frame, headshot of author Joanne Robertson; in right "M" frame, image of young girl walking and carrying watering can from cover of the book

Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: The Water Walker

Calling all kids! Join the National Women’s History Museum’s Brave Girls Virtual Storytime and author Joanne Robertson as she reads her 2019 picture book, The Water Walker. Following the reading, Joanne will answer questions from the audience!

From The Ivy Bookshop:

The story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water).

Nokomis walks to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all the Great Lakes from the four salt waters, or oceans, to Lake Superior. The walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine invites us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water, the giver of life, and to protect our planet for all generations.

Please note: The National Women’s History Museum strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. For questions, or to request accommodations such as an ASL interpreter or closed captioning, please email [email protected] at least 7 days in advance of the program.

In left "W" frame, headshot of author Margarita Margarita Engle; in right "M" frame, illlustration of Aída de Acosta from book cover

Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: The Flying Girl

Calling all kids! Join the National Women’s History Museum’s Brave Girls Virtual Storytime and author Margarita Engle as she reads her 2021 picture book, THE FLYING GIRL: How Aída de Acosta Learned to Soar, in English and Spanish. Margarita will then answer live questions from the audience! This program is presented in partnership with Telemundo’s “Mujeres Imparables” (Unstoppable Women) initiative in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

From The Ivy Bookshop:

“In this beautiful picture book filled with soaring words and buoyant illustrations, award-winners Margarita Engle and Sara Palacios tell the inspiring true story of Aída de Acosta, the first woman to fly a motorized aircraft.

On a lively street in the lovely city of Paris, a girl named Aída glanced up and was dazzled by the sight of an airship. Oh, how she wished she could soar through the sky like that! The inventor of the airship, Alberto, invited Aída to ride with him, but she didn’t want to be a passenger. She wanted to be the pilot.

Aída was just a teenager, and no woman or girl had ever flown before. She didn’t let that stop her, though. All she needed was courage and a chance to try.”

Please note: The National Women’s History Museum strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. For questions, or to request accommodations such as an ASL interpreter or closed captioning, please email [email protected] at least 7 days in advance of the program.