Adult Lecture Series

Author Heather B. Moore will discuss eight American women who challenged the status quo in our nation's history to secure independence, abolition, suffrage, and civil rights.

Moore is a USA Today bestselling author of more than 90 books. She writes primarily historical and “herstory” fiction, focusing on the humanity and heroism of everyday people. Her work spans multiple genres and blends in-depth research with character-driven storytelling.

She publishes ancient-era historicals and thrillers as H.B. Moore; historical women’s fiction, romance, and inspirational nonfiction as Heather B. Moore; and speculative fiction as Jane Redd.

Moore attended Cairo American College in Egypt and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University.

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For nearly three millennia, Homer’s The Odyssey has captivated audiences with its tales of adventure, deception, and survival. Discover what Odysseus’ story reveals about timeless human nature and the enduring power of storytelling.

Dr. Emily Katz Anhalt teaches Classical Languages and Literature at Sarah Lawrence College. She earned her A.B. from Dartmouth College and her Ph.D. in Classical Philology from Yale University. An award-winning scholar and author, she explores how ancient Greek literature and myth illuminate contemporary challenges. Her books include Enraged: Why Violent Times Need Ancient Greek Myths, Embattled: How Ancient Greek Myths Empower Us to Resist Tyranny, and Ancient Wisdom for Polarized Times: Why Humanity Needs Herodotus, the Man Who Invented History.

Please note: this live WebEx presentation will not be recorded.