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Celebrating International Women's Day at ECU Library

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

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ECU Library is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) with special digital displays across all campus libraries that highlight the achievements and contributions of women. This year’s theme, March Forward, encourages us to recognize progress while continuing to advocate for gender equality. Be sure to visit the displays at your campus library.

As part of the celebration, ECU Library has curated a selection of inspiring books written by and about women. These works reflect the diverse voices and experiences of women across history, culture, and society:

Holding Up the Sky: Aboriginal Women Speak (1999) – Magabala Books
Shout Out to the Girls: A Celebration of Awesome Australian Women (2018) – Random House Australia
Bell, D. (2002). Daughters of the Dreaming – Spinifex Press
Delany, S. L., Delany, A. E., & Hearth, A. H. (1994). Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years – Bookman Press
Felder, D. G. (1996). The Giant Book of Influential Women: The 100 Greatest Women of All Time – The Book Company
Huggins, J. (1998). Sister Girl: The Writings of Aboriginal Activist and Historian Jackie Huggins – University of Queensland Press
Shaw, G., Stewart, K., & McConkey, K. (2011). 100 Women – The University of Newcastle
Spender, L. (1988). Her Selection: Writings by Nineteenth-Century Australian Women – Penguin Books Australia / ANU Press
Tamura, K. (2011). Michi’s Memories: The Story of a Japanese War Bride
White, A. (2002). Women Who Win – Central Queensland University Press

These titles are available at ECU Libraries and serve as a valuable resource for those looking to explore the rich contributions of women in various fields.

Additionally, for anyone interested, ECU is hosting the Edith Cowan Memorial Lecture on 20 March 2025 in celebration of IWD. Register now to attend.

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