Jane Austen's Niece Announces US Jane Austen Literacy Foundation

Surviving the Royal Court: Not Just Pageantry and Ballgowns

Think royal court life was all pageantry, romance, and beautiful ballgowns? Think again. In this gripping clip from Hidden Heroines of History, Gayvin Powers and author Sherry Jones expose the vicious, cutthroat reality of surviving the royal court. Far from a fairy tale, navigating this dangerous world meant constantly watching your back. Discover the dark truth behind the glamour of historical royalty today on the full episode of Four Sisters: All Queens.EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ONLY.

Unlocking the World: The True Power of Early Literacy

Want to know exactly how literacy opens up the world for the reader? 📖 In this inspiring clip from the Hidden Heroines of History podcast, host Gayvin Powers and writer Clare Draycott explore the life-changing power of early literacy. Discover how reading aloud closes the vocabulary gap, boosts cognitive growth, and completely transforms a child's future. Join the conversation and unlock the magic of storytelling! EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

The Ultimate Superpower - Advocating after Hidden Injury

How do you find your voice when your whole world changes? In this inspiring literacy clip from the Hidden Heroines of History podcast, Gayvin Powers and Clare Draycott share an incredible story of a student who advocated for themselves after an injury. Discover why speaking up and asking for exactly what you need is the ultimate sign of strength. Uncover the life-changing power of self-advocacy today! Watch the complete episode, Year of Literacy - Part 2 - Learning Differences and Superpowers.EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Historical Queens or Little Women?

Is history erasing its most powerful women? 👑 In this clip from Hidden Heroines of History, Gayvin Powers and author Sherry Jones discuss her book Four Sisters: All Queens. Discover how these royal sisters mirror the beloved characters of Little Women, and the shocking reality of how hard it is to find historical records on women—even reigning queens! Uncover the truth about history's forgotten women today. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Private Writing Time: Extremes Women Go To Connect

Would you write a letter on toilet paper just to get a moment of peace? 🧻 Mom Life and Motherhood is explored in this Hidden Heroines of History clip, Gayvin Powers and Clare Draycott explore the extreme lengths women go to just to write and connect. Hear the wild, relatable story of Gayvin’s mom’s friend, who used her only private time while raising a busy family to secretly pen letters from the bathroom! EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.