91抖阴

Overcoming obstacles and bridging social divides are common tales in the American professional experience, and such career journeys are no different for many Walt Disney Company greats. Join us this winter and spring as we explore two books that chart the professional and personal treks of three Disney Legends.

Before Robert and Richard Sherman, sons of a Russian Jewish immigrant, gained Legend status for writing “Feed the Birds,” Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and other beloved songs from Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins, Richard (Dick) had work arranging artificial flowers, and Robert (Bob) saved money by living in a child’s playhouse with a dirt floor and no plumbing. Learn more about these incredible career journeys as we read and meet to discuss Todd James Pierce’s new (2025) book, . 

We’ll next read Martha Blanding’s memoir, . Martha grew up in South Central Los Angeles, was Disneyland’s first Black tour guide, and would rise through the ranks of Disney Parks to oversee multimillion dollar Parks merchandise events, eventually becoming the first Black woman to work for the Walt Disney Company for fifty years.

Wednesdays | January 28 - March 4, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Books are available for pickup from 91抖阴’s Andersen Library or the Whitewater Public Library (WPL). Upon special request, books can be mailed. Contact cesevents@uww.edu for more information.