Wondering about how to facilitate student discussion of #pulp (character) tropes... Definitely thinking up a lesson plan revolving around preconceptions & fantasy. And yes, there will be a thorough investigation of #masculinity, #heroes, and #beefcake. #ResponsibleTeaching #WIP

With increasing amounts of content produced & consumed daily, arbiters of canonicity are shifting... What texts/characters have proven their resilience amid a wash of #poplit? When & how does a text shift from #pulp to #classic? (And does the distinction still apply?) #Thinking

I relish the next time someone crosses me on this - looking forward to citing the style guide, dusting off my hands... #NerdLife #LikeABoss

Somehow, in my ridiculousness, I'd managed to forget that the best way to triumph over self-doubt and #BlankPageSyndrome is to think up writing prompts for an imaginary class - if I'd ask others to write it, I'd certainly enjoy doing it myself... #SillyRabbit #LessonPlanning

This #IWD2020- thinking about my grandmothers, living, passed, adoptive; their fabulousness, their resilience, their unwavering "get-it-done" attitude. #BecauseOfYou I know the meaning of strength & care. I've heard of such change, and I see how much there is still to be done.

Love this kind of thing - keep those younglings reading! And keep those book recommendations circulating! (Also, you have to appreciate that the second item on this list is, "A book without a love triangle" 🤭)

Plus de plaisir à colorier! La vie des #plantes de jardin À vos crayons! Ajoutez de la beauté à notre sélection de #coloriages téléchargeables d’inspiration botanique. #enfantsalamaison #confinement bit.ly/3eu9COQ

To the neighbours I'm potentially bugging with my latenight electroswing/calisthenics practice: (1) I'm keeping the volume as low as humanly possible, (2) how can you not dig these beats, (3) I legit have cat-like tread, (4) SUBLIMATION!!! #SorryNotSorry

Writers' Warm-ups are going strong! Jesse Stong is building a treasure trove of engaging activities to get your writing started every Monday and Friday at 10:15AM. Join him live tomorrow morning and start your day with some inspiration and guidance here! youtu.be/dre2ngUik2U

It isn’t enough to “be kind”. ncte.org/blog/2017/08/t…

Do you have a new and unproduced play? Infinithéâtre is accepting submissions for the Write-On-Q! playwriting competition. For full submission guidelines, visit: infinitheatre.com/write-on-q.php

'People need help': Nunavut MP gathering firsthand stories of housing crisis ift.tt/30ysBDa

Alwayes a good daye to buye a booke from the onlyne servyce of an independent bookstore and sende yt to a friende as a surprise.

Next Thurs! Don't miss #BlackWritersOutLoud Spoken Word Edition, the 2nd in a series of online events celebrating Black literary arts in QC! Join host #JasonSelman in conversation with a panel of 3 spoken word artists. Sept 24 via Zoom. RSVP + more info: qwf.org/event/bwol-2

Can we have a short conversation about white people who use melanated 👊🏾👍🏿 emojis. First question, “Why?” Immediate Interruption: “I don’t actually care, it’s really weird, please stop.” I’ve only seen this a couple times, but that is way too many times.

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💖 "This artist installed beautiful hand-made basketball nets around her hometown" - via CBC Arts cbc.ca/arts/this-arti…

Love the shade of purple and, though it's paired with what seems a little more red than orange, my initial response was to think of one person who would not only appreciate this look, but recognise that it establishes a historical precedent... Jeremy Dooley