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Women’s History Month: The Voices of the Future

Just as women in history set a strong foundation for Women’s History month – its time to highlight the future of women.  The following books spotlight those up and coming  voices now on the world stage.  Talented, brave and influential young women. Some are making stories now, while some are just starting.  These are the faces…

Women’s History Month: Women Who Changed the World

Women’s history month is dedicated to honoring the women who have come before us by telling their stories that made history.   It is hoped they provide future generations of girls and women the inspiration to not be afraid to step out and try and make their own history.  If you are interested in becoming inspired,…

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Bossypants Book Club (March 2019 Selection): Proud by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Book Overview Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love. From winning…

Bossypants Book Club (February 2019 Selection): Educated by Tara Westover

Book Overview Tara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalist in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her “head-for-the-hills bag”. In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and…

Bossypants Book Club (February 2018): The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish

Join us for Bossypants Book Club.  We will meet on Monday, February 19 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. at Nabeel’s Cafe.  We will have food and fun while we discuss our pick for February 2018:  The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish. Los Angeles native, Tiffany Haddish started doing comedy at a kid.  Comedy to…