Let Genius Burn

Welcome to Let Genius Burn, a podcast series about the life and legacy of Louisa May Alcott created by Jill Fuller and J... Read more

A short biography of Louisa's life lays the groundwork for this series. Meet the hosts of Let Genius Burn and hear about... Read more

Before Louisa May Alcott grew up to be a famous children's author, she belonged to her parents: Bronson Alcott and Abiga... Read more

Once upon a time, four sisters became immortal. When they were young, the four girls were still flesh and blood, ordinar... Read more

Before she became an author and celebrity, Louisa May Alcott was a teacher, seamstress, governess, companion, servant, a... Read more

In this episode, we pull back the curtain to take a peek at Louisa at her writing desk. We will trace the development of... Read more

Louisa devoted her life to the causes she believed in, primarily abolition and women's suffrage. Her political beliefs w... Read more

When Little Women became a sensation, Louisa May Alcott became the ultimate literary celebrity. Fans were waiting out on... Read more

In Louisa May Alcott's time, strict definitions and expectations of white womanhood permeated Louisa’s society and cultu... Read more

At the time of Louisa May Alcott's death, she was known to most as the "children's friend," an author of children's book... Read more