Ilana Masad
Read Between the Racism: The Serious Lack of Diversity in Book Publishing
Unless you're a white guy from Brooklyn, the publishing industry has a huge problem when it comes to representation. But no one is sure how to fix it.
The First Unappreciated Woman Writer
In her new novel "Margaret the First," Danielle Dutton explores the poignant life and anxieties of Margaret Cavendish, an ambitious, strange, ahead-of-her-time writer of 17th-century England.
The Woman Who Was Almost Queen Elizabeth I
In her new book "The Lost Tudor Princess: The Life of Lady Margaret Douglas," Alison Weir charts the confusing history of Henry VIII's niece, Lady Margaret Douglas, who lived her entire life almost becoming the Queen of England.
How a Victorian Woman's Odd Quest for Fame Foretold Clickbait and 'Law & Order'
In 1898, an elderly widow named Anna Maria Druce walked into St. Paul's Cathedral and asked that her father-in-law's grave be exhumed. She claimed he was never who he said he was—and ignited a media frenzy.
Meet Madagascar's 27-Year-Old Literary Ambassador
While most people associate the country with the animated movie of the same name, Madagascar also has a rich literary scene. Translator Allison Charette is trying to introduce it to the rest of the world.
Cuban Women Are Finally Being Published in the US
After years of being unable to buy or teach Cuban women's books in the United States, Dr. Sara Cooper decided to start translating and publishing them herself.
America's First Female Sheriff Got Her Job After a Man Tried to Screw Her Over
When a wealthy silk manufacturer overturned Constance Kopp's buggy at the beginning of the 20th century, she demanded he pay. When he started blackmailing her, she took matters into her own hands and became the first female sheriff in America.