Since MSA (Modernism) is next week, I’d like to share! Later this year, I’ll be stepping in as editor of the M/mPrint+ feminist/queer theory forum “Orientations.” Gratitude to Janine Utell for leading the way with her tremendous work on this important & dynamic platform. More soon!

I loved Blue Book exams in college but haven't used them very often in my teaching. Lit profs, could you share your Blue Book exam questions, prompts, grading criteria/rubrics, etc.? Inspire us please!

We are elated to share that Amy E. Elkins is taking the reins from @JanineUtell on our forum on feminist and queer modernisms, “Orientations.” Read her introduction on methods, messes and manifestos, “Queer ‘Orientations’ as Counterblast Manifesto,” here: modernismmodernity.org/forums/posts/e…

Massachusettscore: Alcott’s Orchard House, Gropius House

The paperback of Nan Shepherd’s Correspondence is coming out in November (at a reasonable price) and I’d love it to have a fun launch into the world. Are there any book shops who would like a visit and/or a talk in late autumn/early winter on all things Nan-ish?

WoolfNotes is a fabulous new resource started by Michèle Barrett & Brenda Silver which brings into the public domain for the first time digitised versions of Virginia Woolf’s reading & research notes. It's free to access too. woolfnotes.com

A poetry event, tomorrow evening, on Zoom, a reading of Louise Glück’s poems: deerfield.libnet.info/event/10418633…

A poem from my new manuscript, "Maze," one of three in the summer The Sewanee Review, with thanks to the editors. Subscribe today: thesewaneereview.com

90s kid teaches Cruel Intentions alongside Picture of Dorian Gray in “Dark Academia!”

ALI SMITH in Oslo with Munch’s ‘The Sun’ —

Augusta Savage (1892-1962), sculptor, educator associated with the Harlem Renaissance #WomensArt

Objects in Transition, 2024 cotton and silk embroidery thread, linen and cotton applique, PVC sequins on cotton fabric This book began as an explanation of sorts to friends and family: why I had started medically transition, and why I had waited.

Modernists, as you make your plans for MSA this year, keep in mind my seminar with Claire Battershill and Sheryda Warrener—Making Creative Work Across Forms: Modernist Prompts and Provocations! MSA (Modernism)

Grateful to poet & friend Richie Hofmann for allowing me to make a poetry broadside for “Idyll,” my favorite cicada poem. A very limited run of only 30 numbered prints -signed by the poet- are for sale! $30 (+ $12 shipping in the U.S., $20 international). 9x12”. Msg to purchase ♥️

Check out and support Amy E. Elkins’s beautiful work—this new broadside of my poem, “idyll,” in time for the cicada summer 🪲🪲🪲

Created an Etsy listing for my broadside edition of Richie Hofmann "Idyll"--get yours today! etsy.com/listing/178383…

New DEBORAH LEVY — preparing for press — Cover by Chris Bentham. Photograph by Agnès Varda. Originally published in France by Éditions du sous-sol Coming this November —

Delayed post here but I’m thrilled to say that I defended my thesis last month Royal College of Art and passed my PhD. Retouching the Archive is a practice-led project on the role of women in the making of early photography 1780-1846. It combines archival research and contemporary art practice.

Oak gall, iron and two layers of leaf indigo. This deep forest green will dry much lighter but I’m liking these dark inky tones against the cloudscape today.