The South Pasadena Public Library presents a lively virtual Community Book Discussion of Nathalia Holt’s “The Queens of Animation,” a book that tells about the women who infiltrated the boys’ club of Disney’s story and animation departments, on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 to 8 p.m.
The event is part of South Pasadena’s One City One Story project.
From “Snow White” to “Moana,” from “Pinocchio” to “Frozen,” the animated films of Walt Disney Studios have moved and entertained millions. But few fans know that behind these groundbreaking features was an incredibly influential group of women who fought for respect in an often ruthless, male-dominated industry and who have slipped under the radar for decades.
In “Queens of Animation,” Holt, the bestselling author of “Rise of the Rocket Girls,” tells their dramatic stories for the first time – how the women used early technologies to create the rich artwork and unforgettable narratives that have become part of the American canon, how they battled sexism, domestic abuse, and workplace intimidation, and how they fought to transform the way female characters are depicted to young audiences.
Dr. Holt has written for numerous publications including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Slate, Popular Science, PBS, and Time. She lives with her husband and their two daughters in Pacific Grove.
Wednesday’s virtual event will be on Zoom. Registration is required.
To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/community-book-discussion-tickets-399789389827.
For more information, call (626) 403-7350.
