The ABC's Of Women's History

By Shelley Irwin

Published March 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM EDT

Lauren Semmer talks about this picture book of groundbreaking women.

We talk to the illustrator of The ABC's Of Women's History, Lauren Semmer talks about this picture book of groundbreaking women.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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