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Danielle Robay on her interview style & her podcast with Jada Pinkett Smith: "I come from a place of non-judgement always" Founders Talk Podcast with Danielle Robay - https://lnkd.in/g6HGmjkG

Unsung Heroes from the book "The Small & Mighty" by Sharon McMahon Has anyone read The Small & The Mighty by Sharon McMahon? The book tells the stories of 12 unsung heroes who helped shape the nation in ways we don’t hear about often. I actually got to interview Sharon about some of these characters and how she brings their stories to life. I wanted to share my book notes on some of the figures: Gouverneur Morris: Known as one of America’s “forgotten” Founding Fathers, Morris was pivotal in crafting the Constitution’s Preamble. Although frequently overshadowed, he opposed slavery and a memorable speaker at the Constitutional Convention (he simplified and finalized the Constitution) Clara Brown - The Angel of the Rockies: Born enslaved, Clara’s path was unfathomable. After securing her freedom at 56, she headed West, amassing a fortune and becoming a key figure in Colorado (might have been the first black person in Colorado). She built churches, aided those in need, and was even friends with the Governor of the State. Virginia Randolph: A true trailblazer in Black education, Randolph viewed teaching as a mission (She talked about educating the whole individual: The Hands, eyes, feet and soul) , often using her own funds to improve schools in the South. Virginia believed that children learned more from who you are than what you teach—a philosophy that fueled her 60-year legacy in education. The Hello Girls: These pioneering women served as U.S. Army telephone operators during WWI, relaying crucial messages on the front lines. Because of their serves, they ultimately pushed the President to give Women the right to vote in 1917; although they weren’t granted military status until 1977. Claudette Colvin’s Stand for Civil Rights: Nine months before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin took the initial stance. McMahon highlights Colvin’s bravery and the personal cost she bore as one of the youngest voices in the civil rights movement (Rosa Parks was surprised when she met her and saw how young she was). If you’ve read The Small & The Mighty, what did you think of these stories? And are there other “small but mighty” figures throughout history you think deserve more recognition? Add the book to your TBR on Bookum - www.bookumapp.com Get your copy of "The Small & The Mighty" Today

Danielle Robay on interviewing Reese Witherspoon and learning that investors were afraid to invest in Reese and take her new company Hello Sunshine seriously in the early days. Hello Sunshine Sold for $900 Million in 2021: Via: Bookum Founders Talk Podcast

"Outrage is not activism. Being mad online doesn't feed any kids, change laws, and it doesn't help anyone learn how to read" Sharon McMahon on The Critics vs. The Doers Via: Author Talks Podcast with Sharon McMahon Full podcast episode - https://lnkd.in/gnSccKfd

New Feature: WEB NOOKS Yes we are expanding Nooks to website! Nooks are real-time audio group chat spaces for more nuanced or just fun book conversations with friends! This Clubhouse for book chats! The audio quality is exceptional - try it out at www.bookumapp.com

Happy Election Day 2024! We got to sit down with American's Government Teacher and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Sharon McMahon to discuss her new book "The Small & The Mighty" on our Author Talks Podcast. We discussed what to expect in today's election & unsung American Heroes like Septima Clark, Virginia Randolph, Gouverneur Morris, Julius Rosenwald, The Hello Girls, & Claudette Colvin. Additionally, we discussed The Preamble, Women's Suffrage & The Civil Rights Movements. It was an absolute pleasure talking with Sharon McMahon and we hope you enjoy the conversation: https://lnkd.in/g-AFeUHw

New Author Talks Podcast out now with NY Times Bestselling author, actor, and comedian Paul Scheer We discussed his new book “Joyful Recollections of Trauma, Comedy, and his Meet-Cute marriage story with his wife June! Check out the full conversation now - https://lnkd.in/gvVfafyq

Books quietly shape our imagination, building worlds far beyond the words on the page. Share your book post, blogs & reviews with us on Bookum. Join our Community "Where Bookish Conversation Happen" - www.bookumapp.com

Dr. Raymond Williams on Reading Dr. Henry Louis Gates Books: Full Podcast - https://lnkd.in/gbC_RpQ2

This week we sat down with the exceptional @accordingtoalina to discuss online book culture, bookish commentary videos and Alina’s love of Dante’s Inferno 📚 Listen to our full conversation on our channel - https://lnkd.in/gPvag_qS