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'Listen World!' profiles Elsie Robinson, the most well-read woman you've probably never heard of

Published November 3, 2022 at 12:40 PM CDT
"Listen, World!" by Allison Gilbert and Julia Scheeres cover. (Courtesy of Seal Press)
"Listen, World!" by Allison Gilbert and Julia Scheeres cover. (Courtesy of Seal Press)

Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson speaks with journalist Allison Gilbert, co-author with Julia Scheeres of the book “Listen World!” which explores the life and work of journalist and columnist Elsie Robinson.

Allison Gilbert is the author of “Listen, World!” (Elena Seibert)

Book excerpt: ‘Listen, World!’

By Allison Gilbert and Julia Scheeres

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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