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Resource Guide: 'Queen B' by Juno Dawson

On June 5, 2025 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of Queen B by Juno Dawson. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to witches and Anne Boleyn.


LEARN more about Shakespeare’s Henry VIII

EXPLORE collection items related to witchcraft and the court

LEARN about early modern attitudes towards witchcraft

LISTEN to related episodes of the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast

REVISIT past Book Club picks that include elements of witchcraft

We would like to thank the following organization for its generous support of this program

Junior League of Washington

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