Following PhD studies in the bryophyte family Aneuraceae and a number of years teaching at tertiary institutions, Helen Hewson played an integral role in the establishment and development of the Flora of Australia program of the Bureau of Flora and Fauna (later the Australian Biological Resources Study).
Pakistani-American novelist
Born in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area, Barbara Jane Reyes has been navigating the nuances of multiple languages from an early age. Her poetry continues to navigate multiple languages, multiple cultures, and multiple meanings, offering a richly layered look into the complexities of identity.
The mother of five sons, Harriette wrote dozens of books for children. Her most successful work was Tim, The Scissors-Grinder, which was published in 1861, sold half a million copies, and was translated into a number of languages.
Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was the first and, to date, only female chief of Florida’s Seminole tribe.
1800s Irish poet
Chicana feminist, community organizer, activist, author and educator
American poet, fiction writer, essayist, teacher, editor, and designer
Nathalie Handal is the author of 10 award winning books, translated into over 15 languages.
American poet