We're showcasing women's history in gaming, leadership, and writing in this month's episode of Using our Library Voices. Our librarians explore a bit of the history and controversy behind Gamergate, meet children's book author Dr. Raquel Ortiz, and learn about the women-led Craftivism movement within Maker Spaces.

You can find Dr. Raquel Ortiz's books here and please join us for our bilingual virtual program
this month on Facebook or on our virtual programs website www.hcpl.net/services/virtualprograms

Craftivism Books mentioned in this podcast:
Fesity Felties by Missy CovingtonBe the Change by Eunice and Sabrina MoyleCrafting the Resistance **by Lara Neel and Heather Marano

Special thank you to our guest:** Raquel Ortiz
Learn more about her here: Arte Publico Press
Sofi Paints Her Dreams teaching guide: Sofi-Paints-Her-Dreams_4-08-19.pdf (artepublicopress.com)

Featured staff in this episode include: Elizabeth Burton, Darcy Casavant, Nicole Hindmon,Jennifer Finch, Ellen Kaluza, Lauren Peters, Rebbeca Trent, and Sadina Shawver

This episode was hosted by Ellen Kaluza and was edited by Nicole Hindmon and Beth Kripple