HERstory Festival: “Biddy Mason Speaks Up” Book Talk | SF

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SF’s HERstory Festival: 100+ Events

In March 2019, the San Francisco Public Library presents HERstory, a month-long celebration of Women’s History Month, honoring and acknowledging the contributions of women and the unique experience of being female today with a diverse array of lectures, films, performances and programs for all ages at every library location.

HERstory 2019 / Women’s History Month Festival
March 1-31, 2019
San Francisco Public Library – All branches
FREE – All programs and exhibits are free and open to the public

HERstory Program Guide (PDF) | See full list of 100+ events

 

Wednesday, March 13, 2019
SF’s HERstory Festival: 100+ Events

Arisa White and Laura Atkins share insights and experiences in co-writing Biddy Mason Speaks Up, second book in the Fighting for Justice Series and aimed at middle grade readers.

Biddy Mason was an enslaved woman who won her freedom through the courts in Los Angeles. She was a midwife and plant healer, saved money to buy property, and became the richest woman in Los Angeles.

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