Tag: #annshen
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Reading Log 2025
I know, I know, I said earlier this year I’d cut back on the reading. I didn’t reach a thousand, but I clearly didn’t stick to my goal. I blame the economy for not giving me a job to fill my time. Currently stands at 839 Any who, reading is better than drugs and I…
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Women’s History Month Books
It’s that time of year again with my yearly list of nonfiction books for those who want to learn about women’s contributions throughout history. This year, there weren’t many new books covering new women to interest me. Except for NPR’s Women in Music that I still haven’t gotten my hands on. And . . .…
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Books for Women’s History Month
It’s women’s history month again! And since last year I did a 8 part series of books one can read, I’m just relisting them here. You can search the tags by title or author to check out my thoughts and summaries on them. But basically one could choose to read a book a day for…
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Educate Yourself
With these nonfiction books about underrated role models! We are Here: 30 Inspiring Asian American and Pacific Islanders Who Have Shaped the United States by Naomi Hirahara This is another book in the Smithsonian Learning lab series that puts focus on thirty Asian American and Pacific Islanders that have shaped the US, just in time…
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Mythological Books
The Book of Goddesses by Kris Waldherr This book contains 26 goddesses from around the world with gorgeous, meticulous illustrations of each. Detailing their origins, their powers and how each could help you in your daily life. Legendary Ladies by Ann Shen This book took a lot of references from above, so much so, when…
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Fashion Forward Books
The Allegra Biscotti Collection by Olivia Bennet This was a fun book following a shy eight grader named Emma Rose. Her true passion is fashion, but not in a career sort of way, she just enjoys mixing and creating new looks, letting her imagination free. However, when a fashion designer sees her sketches, caught by…
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Women’s History Month Books P1
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some of my favorite nonfic books about historical and some present-day role models who broke boundaries and made (underrated) history.