Join us on Resourceful Women in Mining for an inspiring interview with Lenna Rhodes, author of Penelope the Miner and Inside a Geologist’s Bag!

Discover how Lenna, a former teacher married to a geologist, transformed her passion for mining into engaging children’s books that spark STEM interest in young girls and boys. From Sudbury’s Mining Week to creating vibrant, inclusive stories that challenge stereotypes, Lenna shares her 20-year journey of empowering the next generation. Learn how her books, filled with pink hard hats and imaginative underground adventures, are captivating classrooms and inspiring future geologists! Lenna’s life-long passion for earlier education in mining and its importance might spark girls’ imagination, and boys’ awareness of women simply belonging.