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Derek Jacobi

Sir Derek Jacobi is an English actor and stage director. He is a founding member of the Royal National Theatre, and a two-time Lawrence Olivier Award winner. He has also appeared on television and in film, including Henry V, Gladiator, and The King’s Speech. He lives in North London.

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, disability justice, equality in the workplace, and more, with insight on their remarkable lives that inspired others to

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