Gals Guide

Rosalind Franklin - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Science Gal

Bonnie starts off Science Gals month talking about the "Dark Lady of DNA" Dr. Rosalind Franklin. You might know her better as the one who wrote all the notes about DNA and then some dude named Watson took them and published them first. Deliciously feisty episode! 

Chapter 41 - Little Women

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.

Celia Hunter - Katie’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal

Katie closes up Naturalist Gals Month by telling us the story of Celia Hunter. This adventurer was a pilot and helped expand Alaska's natural park system. She also founded the Alaska Conservation Foundation!

Maria Sibylla Merian

Bonnie is a "frost-tender flower!" Naturalist Gal Month continues and Dr. Leah Leach talks about the Swiss naturalist who observed insects and made amazing illustrated drawings of their habitat. The gals also talk about their favorite seasons, throw shade on Michigan and talk about #WelcomeToFairyville & G.G. the #FlatSquirrel 

Chapter 40 - Little Women

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.

Gene Stratton Porter - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal

After getting a little squirrely talking about our "Nut House", Bonnie tells us about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter who wrote many books about nature including "Girl of Limberlost." 

Janaki Ammal - Amy’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal

It's the start of Naturalist Month at the Gal's Guide Library. The Gal Pals are sharing 1 cool woman related to the study of and the conservation of nature. Amy Dalton is back and starts us off talking about Janaki Ammal who made sugar sweeter and help conserve land in India! 

SARK - Leah’s 1 Cool Art Gal

To wrap up Artist Gals Month, Leah talks about SARK books. A highly recommended titles by this colorful and inspirational author.