Podcast appearances and mentions of Mary Bowser

Dialogue host Marcia Franklin talks with historical novelist Lois Leveen about two of her works: The Secrets of Mary Bowser, about a former slave who was a spy in the Confederate White House, and Juliet's Nurse, which imagines the life of the nurse in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Franklin asks Leveen about how she researches her ideas and what she hopes readers will glean from her works. Originally Aired: 02/13/15

Bonnie starts off Equality Month of our Rebel Era, by talking about the amazing Civil War spy. Known by a couple of names Mary Elizabeth Bowser, Mary Richards, or Mary J.R. Garmin. Born into slavery she was a Union spy in the Confederate White House.  

Happy Martin Luther King Jr day! Today we discuss "Mary Bowser", whose ACTUAL name was Mary Jane Richards, an extraordinary woman whose life exemplified courage and ingenuity during the American Civil War. Born into slavery in Virginia, she was freed by her owner, a Quaker, and later worked as a spy for the Union. After gaining her freedom, she worked in the Confederate White House in Richmond, Virginia, as a servant, which gave her unprecedented access to sensitive Confederate military and political information. Her role as a spy is one of the most fascinating aspects of her life and the lack of information on her is astounding. We wanted to do her justice with this story, and have a large discussion about white people erasing black people from the history of this country. Slavery still exists in this country. If you are interested in learning more about the incarnated men who are fighting the LA fires, and how to help, go here to support the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. Created by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald For more on this podcast and where to find us, go here To subscribe to our premium channel for THREE MORE bonus episodes a month, go here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dialogue host Marcia Franklin talks with historical novelist Lois Leveen about two of her works: The Secrets of Mary Bowser, about a former slave who was a spy in the Confederate White House, and Juliet's Nurse, which imagines the life of the nurse in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Franklin asks Leveen about how she researches her ideas and what she hopes readers will glean from her works. Originally Aired: 02/13/15

This episode we learned about Robert Smalls and Mary Bowser.

On this week's episode we will be revisiting my favorite episode of the Redacted History Podcast, the story of Mary Bowser -- an enslaved woman in Virginia who formed a spy ring with her former enslaver. NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS: Martin Luther King vs The FBI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LpTKJUhTbE&t=685s The Dark History of The Second Amendment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jeIqFL48kw&t=73s PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory Stay Connected with Me: https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Andre White Episode Editor and Narrator: André White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return Thursday, May 18th. Until then, please enjoy listening to the best shows from our archives. Here's one we love - it's like a new, sleeker James Bond. Who do you love? Who deserves your loyalty? And are the two one and the same? One young, brilliant, beautiful FBI officer is tasked with betraying her heart in devotion to her country. Her mission will take her from the high rises of New York to the roads of West Africa to the island of her motherland. Will she have what it takes when the time comes to pull the trigger, or will she find herself on the wrong side of the gun? Before diving into our book, we'll learn the truth about a woman many know as Mary Bowser, a former enslaved person, and spy for the Union Army during the Civil War. (Psst! There will be a game, and Alexis WILL be put on the spot. Enjoy! Our spy is Marie Mitchell. The book is American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson. LET'S GET LIT!    

On today's Saturday Matinee, the first episode from a two-part series from the podcast Redacted History on Mary Bowser, an enslaved Black woman from Virginia who was granted her freedom. But instead of taking that freedom, she decided to fight back against slavery by becoming a spy for the Union Army. Link to Redacted History: https://pod.link/1609909822 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: Happy Women's History Month! I wanted to give you all an episode of a woman who inspires me and has an amazing but unknown story! This is the story of Mary Bowser, an enslaved Black woman from Virginia who gets her freedom and decides to fight back against slavery. Show Notes: Listener Thank You (0:00) Part 1 Recap and Intro (1:38) The Beginning of the Civil War (6:00) Mary Becomes A Spy(9:07) Mary Infiltrates The Confederacy (14:00) The War is Over (21:10) Sources: The Secrets of Mary Bowser by Lois Leveen Become a patreon member to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/blackkout Stay Connected with Me: https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/blackkout__ Contact: andrepwhitejr@gmail.com

In this episode: Happy Women's History Month! I wanted to give you all an episode of a woman who inspires me and has an amazing but unknown story! This is the story of Mary Bowser, an enslaved Black woman from Virginia who gets her freedom and decides to fight back against slavery. Show Notes: Introduction: (0:00) Mary's Childhood (3:38) Mary Moves gets Her Freedom (7:56) Mary's Moves to Philadelphia (10:02) Mary Takes Action towards Abolition (12:32) Part 2 Preview (19:00) Sources: The Secrets of Mary Bowser by Lois Leveen Become a patreon member to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/blackkout Stay Connected with Me: https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/blackkout__ Contact: andrepwhitejr@gmail.com

Mary Jane Richards: Civil War spy and educator who inspired the legend of Mary Bowser

Dialogue host Marcia Franklin talks with historical novelist Lois Leveen about two of her works: The Secrets of Mary Bowser, about a former slave who was a spy in the Confederate White House, and Juliet's Nurse, which imagines the life of the nurse in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Franklin asks Leveen about how she researches her ideas and what she hopes readers will glean from her works. Originally Aired: 02/13/15

Join Dan Sly and Tree Arbor this week as they discuss spies Virginia Hall and Mary Bowser, two badass women who helped win wars! Warnings and timestamps: Mentions of forced marriage, the holocaust, torture, and animal violence. Descriptions of misogyny, ableism, and war. 17:00 - 51:43 Descriptions of slavery, racism, and war. 1:18:36 - 1:41:50 Do you have Candy Pop! Fortunes to share, spooky story suggestions, or stories of your own? Email us! everydaynightmarespodcast@gmail.com Follow us: Twitter @ednightmares TikTok @everydaynightmares Instagram @everydaynightmarespodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyday-nightmares/support

Weddings are beautiful, dreamy, and romantic... at least until you realize how expensive the are! Tune in this week to listen to us bitch about weddings. Then, stick around for a civil war bad bitch for the books!

Join Dan Sly and Tree Arbor this week as they discuss spies Virginia Hall and Mary Bowser, two badass women who helped win wars! Warnings and timestamps: Mentions of forced marriage, the holocaust, torture, and animal violence. Descriptions of misogyny, ableism, and war. 17:00 - 51:43 Descriptions of slavery, racism, and war. 1:18:36 - 1:41:50 Email us your stories! everydaynightmarespodcast@gmail.com Follow us: Twitter @ednightmares TikTok @everydaynightmares Instagram @everydaynightmarespodcast

This is the greatest spy story never told. The story of Mary Bowser, a formerly enslaved woman turned Union spy, who helped take down the confederacy before teaching at a school for free Black children. Then she disappeared off into the sunset. James Bond who?While made-up stories of white male valor and heroism dominate box offices and take up space on every channel, real stories of real heroes, like Mary Bowser, go untold. Until today!Today’s walk is dedicated to a woman whose name everyone should know. A woman so savvy and effective at her job as a spy that Confederate President Jefferson Davis complained that his mental state was collapsing under the strain of not being able to find the leak in his network. The story runs deep and serves as a testament to the bravery and courage of Black women. Women, who for centuries, have risked it all for the freedom of their people. Come to the Walk and Talk with anticipation. We’re spilling all the goods on this wartime hero.Join GirlTrek’s Black History Bootcamp - 21 Cosmonauts at blackhistorybootcamp.com to receive specially curated emails with survival tips, speeches + dedicated songs to listen to for each episode. Together we will discover the stories of 21 women who were ahead of their time.Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to the music played during this broadcast. Original content can be found here:Dreams | Solange:https://open.spotify.com/track/0deHsjyrgcKGMZzIuvawq3?si=PN6sVJlwR0GIfN_QzIObtgDéjà vu | Teena Marie:https://open.spotify.com/track/7p37jbu5FjiHlkXV4wEQei?si=rD44Y4DnQemvrodnlfgkIg

This week, our host, Amari Robinson tells all about Civil War spy, Mary Bowser!

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Historical WomenHave you heard of Mary Bowser? Claudette Colvin? This week on Ovary Action, Kira and Alexandria tell the stories of two remarkable women whose stories are inspiring, but largely unheard. Support the show (https://paypal.me/pools/c/8w4LS3oKFl)

The story of Elizabeth Van Lew and her allies in Richmond continues. We rejoin the story of the captured Union soldiers as they try to escape from Libby prison and we learn why not even the Confederate White House was safe from Union spies. Please Rate and Review the podcast To contact me: Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.com Twitter @DistortedHistor https://twitter.com/DistortedHistor If you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

Richmond may have been the capitol of the Confederate states that rebelled against the US government but that doesn't mean everyone in that city supported the cause. Unbeknownst to the leaders of the Confederacy there were spies in their midst. Please Rate and Review the podcast To contact me: Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.com Twitter @DistortedHistor https://twitter.com/DistortedHistor If you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

This episode is all about Mary Bowser and how she used her cunning intellect to relay info to the Union.

This week we are sharing unbelievable black history month stories. Dana tells us about some Marys in black history, Mary Bowser the spy, and Stagecoach Mary.  Nydia shares with us the fascinating story of Frederick Douglass and his rise from slavery to the capital.  For dinner, Dana tries to honor the south by frying up some catfish nuggets, hush puppies, and coleslaw. Nydia attempts a brown sugar pie. We shared a bottle of Estancia sauvignon blanc which had a tropical fruity flavor and cut the saltiness of the catfish nuggets. You can find the links to the stories and recipes on:www.winedineandstorytime.comCheck us out on Social too!! https://www.facebook.com/winedineandstorytimehttps://www.instagram.com/winedinestorytime/https://twitter.com/WDStoryTimeor Call Us Sometime 6093003094

HELLO EVERYBODY! We are back with two amazing stories, "Sweet Dreams, Sarah" by Vivian Kirkfield and "Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring" by Enigma Alberti. These two books celebrate the intelligence, skill and perseverance of African American woman during the time of the Civil War in America. We hope these books are an inspiration to you and if you would like more information on these women please visit your local library or book store!

Karen digs into the story of Civil War Spy Mary Bowser. Chuck points out proper construction technique #Civil War #Black history #Spies #Virginia History #Intelligence History #American History #Support Indie Podcasts #TheLastMondayPodcast

Karen digs into the story of Civil War Spy Mary Bowser. Chuck points out proper construction technique #Civil War #Black history #Spies #Virginia History #Intelligence History #American History #Support Indie Podcasts #TheLastMondayPodcast

The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall and just a few of the numerous hauntings in Richmond, VA. Music by J. Michael Tatum and https://www.purple-planet.com.

This episode is dedicated to the life, times, words, works, and accomplishments of Nipsy Hussle. His death was one of the biggest and most influential losses of my generation and one that I will not soon get over. The rap industry took a loss, but the culture, OUR culture took an even bigger loss. Nip was the blueprint that we all should aspire to follow. He was a huge inspiration to not only his neighborhood but to the nation and his loss will reverberate through the entire Black community. He will be sorely missed and I hope his legacy lives on through us all. Also in this episode, I celebrate and salute International Black Women's History Month. I talk about their contributions to our society in spite of all the obstacles faced. I highlight this by talking about Mary Bowser and how she helped shape the Civil War. I also talk about Collette Smith making history as the first and only Black female coach hired in the NFL. As usual, I come with the popular Colonizer Nonsense as well as This Week in Sports. I close out by thanking you all for my upcoming milestones I'm about to hit, thanks to you all. I m approaching my 1 year anniversary, my 50th episode, and my 7500th download. Again I thank you all. #nipsyhussle #blackeconomics #blackwithnochaser #podsincolor #colonizernonsense #thisweekinsports #kevindurant #nba #blackpodcaster #bwncradio #podlife #paulpierce #collettevsmith #blackhistory #blackwomen #blackgirljoy

During the American Civil War, a former slave smuggled secrets from the Confederate President to help the North to victory. Her name was Mary Bowser.

That's right - we're bringing you two women! Due to technical difficulties, there's another episode coming at you shortly, but enjoy this bonus we recorded! Savannah talks about a Civil War Spy and Jessica talks about a boring movie. You decide who wins this one.

Y’all ready? We’re going back to Alabama for this episode! In 2017 news about Confederate monuments was front and center. Two things happened in that same year: Project Say Something started the campaign called Not Tearing Down History, But Building Up Hope and the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, which prevents the renaming of buildings or removing of monuments dating back to 40 years or longer, was passed.  Camille Bennett, Director and Founder of the Florence, Alabama based non-profit Project Say Something, comes on to talk about the group’s campaign that aims to add context to the Confederate monument in front of the Lauderdale County, Alabama courthouse.  She talks about how Dr. Vanessa Gamble inspired the idea and how the campaign has been received throughout the community. We discuss why it is important to learn about history and what this campaign has meant to Bennett on a personal level.  The Who’s that lady (from history)? is Mary Bowser, a spy during the Civil War.  This episode’s Listen Here is The Color Line Murders.  

This week Keegan and Madigan discuss bad-ass black feminists you may not have heard of, Mary Bowser and Mary Ann Shad Cary.  Don't forget to REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Have a #SisterSolidarity Story you'd like to share? Email us at neighborhoodfeminist@gmail.com Find us on social media: Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist Twitter: @YANFPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist

This week we get REAL with the stories of Diana Nyad, the champion long-distance swimmer, who accomplished things in her 60s that most of us could only dream of doing at our physical peak in our 20s or 30s, and Mary Bowser, the slave-turned-spy who worked for the Union Army as a undercover member of Jefferson Davis's household staff during the Civil War. I mean, what are the rest of us even doing with our lives?!

To celebrate Black History Month, Erika and I chat about two badass ladies who dared to defy a president, Ona Judge and Mary Bowser.Theme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by AnthosFor blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com

To celebrate Black History Month, Erika and I chat about two badass ladies who dared to defy a president, Ona Judge and Mary Bowser.Theme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by AnthosFor blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com

Intro Hi everyone and welcome to the Books Between podcast! If you are a middle grade teacher, a librarian, a parent of a child between 8 and 12 - or anyone who just loves to chat about kids’ books - then you are in the right spot!  Our focus is generally middle grade books but occasionally we veer into picture books or YA.  I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a mom of two, a 5th grade teacher and enjoying our Spring Break! It’s been low key but relaxing. This is Episode #22 and Today I am welcoming author Adrienne Kress to the show and then chatting about three fantastic books featuring famous people or people who should be famous. Main Topic - Interview with Adrienne Kress Today I am honored to welcome Adrienne Kress. She is the author of the newly released action-adventure mystery called The Explorers: The Door in the Alley. And in our conversation we chat about traveling, the difference between writing Young Adult vs. Middle Grade, and high tea. Take a listen. A few weeks ago as I was preparing to read The Explorers and I knew we would be chatting, I hopped on your website and whoa! You are a woman of many talents - not only an author but an actor, a playwright, producer/director… How do those roles all work together? What is your day like? I was reading your bio section in the back of the book and you mention that both of your parents are English teachers and yet I read an article where you described yourself as a reluctant reader as a child. What was that like for you? Let’s talk about The Explorers ! Your middle grade book is coming out Tuesday, April 25th. Tell us what it’s about! I am excited to get the final version and see the artwork - not only how the artist envisioned the characters and setting, but I was really intrigued by the placement on the pages… Can you tell a bit about that process? One of the things that fascinated me about The Explorers Society with the huge multi-floor library built around this giant tree and rooms dedicated to the interests of the explorers. One person explores deserts and one focuses on leaves and another one is interested in sewers. If you were to join the Explorers Society, what would you dedicate your life to exploring? You ended this novel with one heck of a cliffhanger!!! When is Book 2 coming out? Do you know yet? Not only do you write middle grade books, but you also have YA books out as well. When you set out to write a book, do you already know ahead of time whether it will be Young Adult or Middle Grade? What is that process like for you? Coffee or Tea? What is your reading life like now?  What have you read lately that you’ve really liked? If people wanted to follow you and find out more about your work , where should they go?   Book Talk - Three Books Featuring Famous People or People Who Should Be Famous In this section of the show, I share with you three books centered around a theme and discuss three things to love about each book. This week we are focusing on stories about amazing people - both historical and modern. They are Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Who Wins? 100 Historical Figures Go Head-to Head, and Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls This week I’ll start with Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. I’m almost embarrassed to admit where I saw this book first. Umm… it was a Facebook ad. I guess that tells you two things - 1) I spend too much time on Facebook and 2) Facebook knows me disturbingly well!  And - and I guess I’ll add a third - sometimes Facebook ads really do work. I saw Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls scroll across my feed and thought - “Yes! I want that book for my daughters. But - I also want it for me.”  So, let me tell you about it. It is 100 tales of extraordinary women illustrated by 60 female artists from all around the world. It’s written by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo - both women entrepreneurs whose idea for this book stemmed from the fact they wished they had grown up with more female role models. The book became the most funded book in crowdfunding history. Here are three things to love about Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: How each one-page biography is written like a mini fairy tale. It’s such a different take on a biography compilation. Let me give you a few examples: “Once there was a little girl who didn’t speak for five years. She thought her words could hurt people and promised herself to never make a peep again. Her name was Maya.” That’s Maya Angelou.  Here’s another one. “Once there was a girl who wanted to drive a car. She lived in Saudi Arabia, a country where religious rules forbid women from driving. One day she decided to break the rules.” - That’s Manal Al-Sharif, the women’s rights activist. I just love them - and there’s something about telling these women’s stories like this that elevates them to a heroic level and makes you feel like you can slay your own dragons. The variety of stories and the women you get to learn about. For instance, the book includes artists like Frida Kahlo and Coco Chanel but also tattoo artist Maud Stevens Wagner. There are well-known political figures like Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Evita Peron but we also get know about Somali politician Fadumo Dayib and Indian Queen and Warrior Lakshmi Bai. There are mathematicians, and surgeons, and drummers, and spies, and chefs, and mountaineers, and one elementary school student - Coy Mathis, born in 2007. And I’ll leave her story for you to discover. And finally - at the very end there is a place to write your own story and draw your own portrait. How powerful is that?   Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls would be a great gift - especially for girls, but could absolutely be enlightening for boys as well. As I was reading some to my daughters, I had my teacher hat partially on and was thinking that this would be great for Women’s History Month next year. We could read one brief story every day and expand our knowledge of some women who should be known and celebrated for their accomplishments. Who Wins? 100 Historical Figures Go Head-to Head Next up this week is 100 Historical Figures Go Head-to Head created by Clay Swartz and illustrated by Tom Booth. This is an awesomely fun mix-and-match flip book set up as a game where we imagine important historical figures competing in a variety of interesting scenarios. It’s a really sturdy spiral bound book made up of three panels. On the left and on the right are the people. The bottom half features a drawing of that person facing inward toward their opponent and some quick descriptors. For example, we have Harry Houdini (Mr. Magic: Entertainer, Illusionist, Adrenaline Junkie) facing off with Cleopatra (Queen of the Nile: Pharaoh, Feminist, Diva). And  - the bottom lists how each person rates across 7 categories: Wealth, Fitness, Wisdom, Bravery, Artistry, Leadership, and Intelligence. For example, Houdini rates as a 7 for wealth and Cleopatra is a 9. Houdini is a 10 for fitness while Cleopatra is only a 6. So you have some basis for debate. Then the top of each side includes a short biography of each person and a couple “Little Known Facts”.  Then - the middle describes the battle scenario. There are things like: Summiting Everest, Slam Dunk Contest, Rap Battle, Brain Surgery, Wrestlemania, Selling the Most Girl Scout Cookies. On this page, Houdini and Cleopatra are going head to head about who could Sneak Into Area 51! Hmmmm….  I don’t know. Houdini’s really good at escaping from places, and didn’t Cleopatra sneak into see someone rolled up in a rug? Or am I just thinking of the Elizabeth Taylor movie and that is actually a myth.  That’s a tough one. But that’s what’s fun about this book!  If you’re not already sold, here are three more awesome reasons to love 100 Historical Figures Go Head-to Head: You - and your kids - are never going to get bored with this book! There are 100,000 possible combinations, and I can attest that with my own kids, the conversation starts with the match-up and then spirals into discussing other situations. And did I mention? It’s full color!! It’s gorgeous and really designed well. The three panels are not just basic rectangles - they are done in a zig-zag pattern that somehow keeps the pages from sliding over each other too much. They nestle together. The potential to springboard some cool projects and discussions off this book! Again, I’ve always got my teacher hat on and I kept thinking that it would be really cool to act some of these out. Thomas Edison vs. Mother Teresa in a Hot Dog Eating Contest! Or… if your school is like mine, we often have a biography unit. Perhaps your students could take their biography subject and give them a rating in a few categories and have them face off in different situations. And it doesn’t have to be a lengthy thing, maybe just a quick find a partner and “Okay, Who would do better living on a desert island? You’ve got two minutes to chat and back up your ideas.”  Or - for your own children, this would be the perfect book to stash in your car. Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring Our last book this week is Spy on History: Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring by Enigma Alberti with illustrations by Tony Cliff.  This is an interactive historical narrative about an African American spy, Mary Bowser, who infiltrated the Confederate administration. She posed as an illiterate slave in Jefferson Davis’ White House during the Civil War and sent information to Union Generals. Truly an unsung hero of American history. This is based on true events and the history is accurate, but it is dramatized into a suspenseful story.  Here are three things to love about Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring: The interactive part. Readers actually get to solve a mystery in this book! It comes with spycraft materials like a cipher wheel, red acetate paper, and a white vellum sheet that when you line it up correctly can be used to help crack the code on certain pages.  It is SO cool! And comes with a sealed answer key if you get stuck. How this book angles history from the perspective of a black enslaved woman. History is told by those in power and for far too long, we have been denied the point of view of most women and most people of color, and I am so glad children get a chance to meet and know Mary Bowser. And finally, what I liked most about this book was that I couldn’t read it. Now, what I mean by that is that I attempted to read it, but it very quickly got snatched out of my hands. I started reading on the couch and as soon as the words, “OOOoooo...there’s codes in this…” came out of my mouth, my daughters were huddled behind me reading over both my shoulders. Then… they climbed over the back of the couch and into my lap to “help” me flip through the pages. And then they saw the grid of letters and snatched it away to go solve it without me! Argh! Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring is a little bit like a combination of a Mail order Mystery and Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales. If you know a kid who loves a mystery, who loves cracking a code, who loves a suspenseful story - then this one is a winner. A couple quick announcements before we close today. I’ve skipped the Question & Answer segment the last couple of weeks mainly because I didn’t want to have the episodes run too long. I know several of you have sent questions. Thank you! And I’ll be back on track answering those next time. Also - I discovered new website for you to check out! It’s teacherswhoread.blogspot.com It just launched a few weeks ago and it’s a great site if you’re looking for more middle book recommendations or engaging literacy ideas to try out in your school. Closing Alright - that’s it for our show this week. If you have a question about how to connect middle grade readers to books they will love or an idea about a guest we should have or a topic we should cover, I really love to hear from you. You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or message me on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between. Thank you so much for joining me this week. You can get find an outline of interviews and a full transcript of all the other parts of the show along all of our previous episodes at AlltheWonders.com. And, if you are liking the show, please help others find us too by telling a friend, sharing on social media, or leaving a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks again and see you in two weeks!  Bye! http://teacherswhoread.blogspot.com http://www.adriennekress.com

Deena and Eleisha, the co-founders of Mind Hatchery and creators of the Dreamkeepers Box say they have a responsibility to educate America about American History, which consist of African American leaders such as Mary Bowser, Lonnie Johnson and Mae Jemison to name a few. These names may not be as familiar as Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere or Ben Franklin, but they have made significant contributions to the fabric of America. Through Deena's and Eleisha's monthly subscription, Dreamkeepers Box, your entire family can become familiar with American inventors and leaders who receive little to no mention. Regardless of your race, ideological or socio-economical status, American history is all of ours to learn from.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vent-with-trent-the-gent/id1132930585?mt=2Follow Trent on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ventwithtrent

The Summersell Center is pleased to cosponsor with the Department of American Studies a talk by Lois Leveen, author of the Civil War novel “The Secrets of Mary Bowser,” the story of a slave girl turned Union spy during the Civil War. Leveen, an academic and novelist, based her novel on true events. “History is often passed on to the public as much through novels and movies as through historical texts,” Lynne Adrian, chair of the UA American Studies department, said in a release. “What better way to discuss questions of race, gender and the war than through the fascinating story of an African-American woman spy in the heart of the confederacy? I know (Leveen) will bring a new level of interest for students to what seem to be ‘old’ questions.”

The Summersell Center is pleased to cosponsor with the Department of American Studies a talk by Lois Leveen, author of the Civil War novel “The Secrets of Mary Bowser,” the story of a slave girl turned Union spy during the Civil War. Leveen, an academic and novelist, based her novel on true events. “History is often passed on to the public as much through novels and movies as through historical texts,” Lynne Adrian, chair of the UA American Studies department, said in a release. “What better way to discuss questions of race, gender and the war than through the fascinating story of an African-American woman spy in the heart of the confederacy? I know (Leveen) will bring a new level of interest for students to what seem to be ‘old’ questions.”

The book is based on the real life Mary Bowser who was born a slave, went to Philadelphia to be educated after she and her mother were freed, and then served as a spy in the Confederate White House during the Civil War.

Speaker: Lois Leveen Do you ever wonder how authors weave facts into fiction? To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Lois Leveen discusses the inspirational true story behind her forthcoming novel The Secrets of Mary Bowser, about the African American woman who became a Union spy by posing as a slave in the Confederate White House. Recorded live at Central Library: April 29, 2012