Discover the real people behind the nostalgia! Genn and their guest, Cristina, explore the lives of Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy) and Louisa May Alcott (Little Women), considering historical identities of gender and sexuality, the role of books as mirrors, and how society views books about unconventional children. Follow the Austin Public Library on instagram, and find a branch near you at library.austintexas.gov. Thank you for supporting your local public library! Theme: Children's Authors Guest: Cristina Casas (ACE, Adult Services Librarian) Authors: Louisa May Alcott (Little Women); Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy)
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