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Chapter 42 - Little Women
So sorry for the delay. Here are the last chapters of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott.
Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.
16:4909/07/2022
Marsha P. Johnson -Katie’s 1 Cool LGBTQ Gal
Katie closes out LGBTQ month talking about the amazing trailblazer of Gay Liberation! We release this episode on the anniversary of the Stonewall riots which took play on June 28, 1969, in Greenwich Village. We start off the episode by talking about how can we build an atmosphere of inclusion no matter our religious or political views.
26:5328/06/2022
Barbara May Cameron - Leah’s 1 Cool LGBTQ Gal
Co-founder of GAI (Gay American Indians), Barbara May Cameron is a photographer, author, filmmaker, and amazing advocate for Gay American Indians. She even ran the San Francisco Pride Parade from 1980-1985. Learn about this fantastic GAI Gal!
22:1420/06/2022
Rosa Bonheur - J.C.’s 1 Cool LGBTQ Gal
J.C. tells us about a successful lesbian French painter who was known for portraits and animal paintings. Rosa leaves a great legacy as well as her stance on rejected gender roles. She painted what she wanted to paint and was a trailblazer and influencer! Also, she had a pet otter!
27:4315/06/2022
Lesley Gore - Bonnie’s 1 Cool LGBTQ Gal
It's Pride Month!!! Bonnie is starting us off with a musical icon who not many of us knew was gay. But it's okay because It's her party and she can cry if she wants to! Learn all about the fab Lesley Gore!
22:1509/06/2022
The Truth Has No Handles - Laughing ”Lama” in the Library
In this episode, Dr. Leah Leach talks about the quote "The Truth Has No Handles" as well as some Bob Dylan lyrics.
08:1308/06/2022
Pain - Laughing Lama in the Library
In this first episode of Laughing Lama in the Library, Dr. Leah Leach talks about the quote, "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" attributed to Thich Nhat Han.
06:5601/06/2022
Marie Tharp - Jenn’s 1 Cool Science Gal
Jenn wraps up Science Gal Month talking about Marie Tharp who was the first to map the Atlantic Ocean floor! Over time her work showed the existence of mountain ranges that extended over 40,000 miles around the globe.
26:1623/05/2022
Myers Briggs - Leah’s 1 Cool Science Gal
Did you know the Myers-Briggs personality test was designed by a mother and daughter? Did you know it's used in hiring processes today? Learn about the interesting history of the test and see what you think.
27:5816/05/2022
Elizabeth Garret Anderson - Katie’s 1 Cool Science Gal
Science Gals Month continues! Katie ask what if we'd donate our bodies to science before telling us about the first female licensed doctor in Brittan. But Elizabeth Garret Anderson was more than that, she was also a suffragist and a mayor!
29:2509/05/2022
Rosalind Franklin - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Science Gal
Bonnie starts off Science Gals month talking about the "Dark Lady of DNA" Dr. Rosalind Franklin. You might know her better as the one who wrote all the notes about DNA and then some dude named Watson took them and published them first. Deliciously feisty episode!
47:0802/05/2022
Chapter 41 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.
26:1929/04/2022
Celia Hunter - Katie’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal
Katie closes up Naturalist Gals Month by telling us the story of Celia Hunter. This adventurer was a pilot and helped expand Alaska's natural park system. She also founded the Alaska Conservation Foundation!
29:4429/04/2022
Maria Sibylla Merian
Bonnie is a "frost-tender flower!" Naturalist Gal Month continues and Dr. Leah Leach talks about the Swiss naturalist who observed insects and made amazing illustrated drawings of their habitat. The gals also talk about their favorite seasons, throw shade on Michigan and talk about #WelcomeToFairyville & G.G. the #FlatSquirrel
23:4120/04/2022
Chapter 40 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.
12:1615/04/2022
Gene Stratton Porter - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal
After getting a little squirrely talking about our "Nut House", Bonnie tells us about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter who wrote many books about nature including "Girl of Limberlost."
27:3111/04/2022
Janaki Ammal - Amy’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal
It's the start of Naturalist Month at the Gal's Guide Library. The Gal Pals are sharing 1 cool woman related to the study of and the conservation of nature. Amy Dalton is back and starts us off talking about Janaki Ammal who made sugar sweeter and help conserve land in India!
35:1704/04/2022
SARK - Leah’s 1 Cool Art Gal
To wrap up Artist Gals Month, Leah talks about SARK books. A highly recommended titles by this colorful and inspirational author.
28:3428/03/2022
Imogene Cunningham - Katie’s 1Cool Art Gal
Art Gals Month continues with the amazing photographer and member of Group f/64.
23:4926/03/2022
The Dinner Party - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Artist Thing
Pull up a chair ladies because there is room at the table! This week Bonnie is telling us about the installation art of The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago that debuted March 14, 1979. Totally a NSFW episode!
More info at galsguide.org
35:5616/03/2022
Claude Cahun - Klaire’s 1 Cool Art Person
Gal’s Guide Library is the place to be in March, hence why this episode is late however it’s a great one. Our hope for this episode is it will inspire you to create your own expressive artwork, change your name, or reinvigorate your hate for Nazi’s. Learn all about the gender non-conforming surrealist that is Claude Cahun! Oh and how Leah almost killed Leonard DiCaprio.
More info at galsguide.org
39:2516/03/2022
Chapter 39 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies. Read by Amber Jacoba.
53:4711/03/2022
Dr. Tererai Trent - Leah’s 1 Cool Black History Gal
What does your soul need? What will satisfy your Great Hunger? What dreams do you want to take root? These questions and more are from the Awakened Woman Dr. Tererai Trent who is Leah’s (and Oprah’s) favorite inspiration.
More info, including show notes at galsguide.org
33:3205/03/2022
Chapter 38 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.
Read by Amber Jacoba.
25:2904/03/2022
Chapter 37 - Little Women
Every Friday, starting May 7, we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.
Read by Amber Jacoba.
23:1325/02/2022
Tina Turner - Katie’s 1 Cool Black History Gal
The gal pals get into how important Black History is to the community before sharing their adoring love for Tina Turner. Tina is an inspiration on SO many levels. Katie talks about Tina's life and also Tina's newest book Happiness Becomes You which focuses more on her Baptist upbring and her Buddhist faith.
More on galsguide.org
39:1521/02/2022
Grace Wilson Evans - Edan’s 1 Cool Black History Gal
Edan talks about family in this week's episode and we're so glad she does because her great-grandmother is someone we all should know about. Grace Wilson Evans was a strong voice for Black people and women in Terra Haute, Indiana. She stood up to the KKK and love libraries. She's an amazing gal!
Show Notes at galsguide.org
40:1417/02/2022
Queen Nanny - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Black History Gal
It's a new month and the gal pals are talking about amazing Black women of history. Bonnie Fillenwarth starts us off with Queen Nanny of the Maroons. A Chieftess of Jamaica who legend says caught bullets with her butt and fired them back! Learn about this gal!
22:5707/02/2022
Chapter 36 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
12:0704/02/2022
Chapter 35 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
25:0528/01/2022
La Pola - Leah’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal
Leah wraps up Revolutionary Gal's Month talking about the Columbia spy known as La Pola. This gal went down fightin'! The Gal Pals also talk about what revolution they would 100% show up for.
26:1824/01/2022
Chapter 34 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
35:4321/01/2022
Rosa Luxemburg - Katie’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal
What more rebellious reading, going to the bathroom, or economics? You decide after this fascinating episode where Katie tells us about Polish economist and philosopher, Rosa Luxemburg.
More info at galsguide.org
28:2317/01/2022
Chapter 33 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
26:5214/01/2022
Dutch Assassins - Lisa’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal
"Stuffs gonna happen" just might be our new motto of the show. After finding out what music the gal pals find revolutionary Lisa follows the advice of her bartender and reads "Seducing and Killing Nazi's" and tells us the amazing story of three Dutch teenagers, Hannie, Freddie, and Truus who did their part for the war effort.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
37:3110/01/2022
Chapter 32 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
27:1407/01/2022
Bonnie’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal - Benazir Bhutto
We're back!!! Season 4 starts the revolution with Bonnie talking about the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
39:2303/01/2022
Chapter 31 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
23:2817/12/2021
Zitkála-Šá - Leah‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal
It's the last episode of Season 3 of the Gal's Guide Podcast! Leah talks about the Indigenous gal who was known for way more than just one thing! Zitkála-Šá was an activist, writer, and was the first Native American to write an opera. Learn about this fascinating woman who used her skills and talents to better her people.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
28:0001/12/2021
Chapter 30 -Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
25:4120/11/2021
Mary Golda Ross - Katie‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal
Katie talks about the designer of rockets & missiles for Lockheed Martin! Mary Golda Ross was a shining example of a Cherokee Nation education who reached the stars! We don't even know the fullest extent of her awesomeness because a lot of her work is still classified to this day. Area 51, anyone?
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
30:2317/11/2021
Chapter 29 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
26:2112/11/2021
Sacheen Littlefeather - Edan‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal
Edan talks about the life of Sacheen Littlefeather before and after refusing Marlon Brando's Oscar for The Godfather. We also talk about drum circles, sweat lodges and casting more Indigenous People in films and TV.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
35:0411/11/2021
Chapter 28 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
34:4106/11/2021
Elizabeth Peratrovich - Bonnie‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal
Bonnie starts off Indigenous Month with the Alaskan Civil Rights hero, Elizabeth Peratovich. We also pay homage to the native lands that house the Gal's Guide Library and our homes.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
25:2601/11/2021
Chapter 27 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
This episode does have a disclaimer on it https://matadornetwork.com/read/indigenous-language-stop-appropriating/
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
15:4129/10/2021
Bianca Majolie -Elyssa‘s 1 Cool Disney Gal
Elyssa wraps up Disney Gal Month with the wonderful history of the first woman hired in the Disney Story Department. Bianca Majolie was behind many of the "Silly Symphonies" and your favorite characters. She brought the heart instead of the pranks to the Disney stories. She was also the only girl in the room.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
18:2425/10/2021
Chapter 26 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
21:5723/10/2021
Jennifer Lee - Leah‘s 1 Cool Disney Gal
Leah talks about one of her favorite creators that is working right now as the Head of Disney Animation, Jennifer Lee. How did she get the gig? Co-directing a $1.28 Billion Box Office doesn't hurt. Frozen creator, Jennifer Lee has an amazing story the ties together sisters, fear, and getting the story right. Also, do you wanna build a snowman? It doesn't have to be a snowman.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
19:0821/10/2021
Chapter 25 - Little Women
Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.
More info at: galsguide.org
Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide
Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/
Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
14:1415/10/2021