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  • Interview with Monica Franklin and Erin Della Mattia, Co-Authors of Undaunted Ursula Franklin banner. Background image of illustrations from book cover, vibrant coloured birds, orbs, stars, and atoms to the left of banner, and silhouette of angry men shouting and shaking their fists to the right. Solid dark green section to centre-left with text and Open Book logo overlaid, and author photos at centre-right of banner, next to text.
    Interview with Monica Franklin and Erin Della Mattia, Co-Authors of Undaunted Ursula Franklin banner. Background image of illustrations from book cover, vibrant coloured birds, orbs, stars, and atoms to the left of banner, and silhouette of angry men shouting and shaking their fists to the right. Solid dark green section to centre-left with text and Open Book logo overlaid, and author photos at centre-right of banner, next to text.
    October 04, 2024

    Undaunted Ursula Franklin Honours and Celebrates a Truly Remarkable Scholar, Scientist, and Activist

    “Peace is not the absence of war, peace is the absence of fear.” The above quote comes from Ursula Franklin, the titular character in a new book for young people that explores the life of this fascinating, ...

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