Dangerous Women! A New Exhibit Reveals More about Fannie Sellins
Published: Fri, 08/26/22
2022Hello, This week I discovered new information about Fannie Sellins! When new facts turn up about the women in my books, I'm mostly thrilled but…
Author Mary Cronk Farrell
Author Mary Cronk Farrell I write about women whose courage has shaped our history. My work shines a light in shadowy forgotten corners, amplifies marginalized voices and empowers us all to work constructively for what we believe in.
Tell Me What You've been Reading this Summer! 📚
Published: Fri, 08/19/22
August 19, 2022Hello, It's been a week. I have some guys with nail guns working overhead. After thirty years in this house, it's wonderful to finally…
Sometimes Love (Plus Perseverance & Courage) Does Conquer All 💞💍
Published: Fri, 08/12/22
August 12, 2022Hello, Today I needed hope and so I pulled a story from the archives, a story of forbidden love during World War II, of dreams…
Two Women Make Their Mark on the Declaration of Independence! 📜
Published: Fri, 08/05/22
August 4, 2021Hello, One woman from colonial times. One woman from today's time. Both raising a question about one particular sentence in the…
Six Women of the WWII All-Black #6888th Await Congressional Medals
Published: Fri, 07/29/22
July 29, 2022 Hello, The United States Mint requires more than a year to design and produce a Congressional Gold Medal, but the si known surviving…
Did You Know Nazi Summer Camp was a Thing in 1930s America?😲
Published: Fri, 07/01/22
July 1, 2022 Hello, Happy 4th of July! Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday weekend. May it kick off great things for you this summer and may you…
Celebrating Title IX: This One's Personal 🏃♀️
Published: Fri, 06/24/22
June 24, 2022 Hello, I took the week off to visit family, so this is a short newsletter. But I couldn't let June 23rd pass without comment this year.
😲The Woman Who Knew too much. 😲 Gaslighting from the White House 😲
Published: Fri, 06/17/22
June 17, 2022 Hello, I've watched a good part of the January 6 Congressional hearings and keyed into pundits drawing comparisons to other scandals in…
Good News! 🥳📚🥳
Published: Fri, 06/10/22
June 10, 2022 Hello, So e cited to share Close-Up On War received another starred review!!! School Library Journal noted, "This is really three books…
🎖️⭐The Soldiers You Never See in D-day Movies🎖️⭐
Published: Fri, 06/03/22
June 3, 2022 Hello, I had no understanding until recently of "barrage balloons" nor their importance in the success of the Normandy invasion. And…