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The Community Literacies Collaboratory (CLC) facilitates and supports a variety of literacy partnerships.

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📖 It’s #NonfictionNovember! This article by Astra Publishing House reminds us how nonfiction invites us to engage with real stories, deepen our knowledge, and connect learning to everyday life.

Full article here: tinyurl.com/NonfictionNo...
A colorful graphic titled “Literacy Highlight” with the theme Celebrate Nonfiction November! The image shows book covers from Astra Publishing House’s Calkins Creek imprint, including One Girl’s Voice, Rachel Carson’s Wonder-Filled World, Gertie: The Great Woman Behind the Spectacular Spectacles, The Mysterious Virginia Hall, American Spirit, The Spider Lady, Lady of the Lines, and Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony. The design features bright colors, a globe and glasses illustration, and the Calkins Creek logo.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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📣 The U of A Program in Rhetoric, Composition & Literacy is now accepting MA & PhD applications!

❗ MA deadline: Feb 15
❗ PhD deadlines: Dec 15 (priority) | Jan 15 (regular)

📩 Questions? Email Dr. McIntyre at mm250@uark.edu
Flyer for the University of Arkansas M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy. Includes research areas, application deadlines, and contact info for Dr. McIntyre. Logos for the Community Literacies Collaboratory, University of Arkansas, and Brown Chair in English Literacy appear at the bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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❄️Join the CLC for a virtual Winter Wonderland Edition of Friday Night Reads. Bring your favorite winter-themed book and drop in anytime between 6–8 PM CST on Friday, Nov. 21st. Hosted by Julia Jensen, Associate Director of the CLC at the University of Arkansas.

Scan QR code to join!
Flyer titled “The CLC Presents: Friday Night Reads – A Silent Book Club (Winter Wonderland Edition).” The text invites readers to join a winter-themed evening of reading hosted by Julia Jensen of the Community Literacies Collaboratory at the University of Arkansas. Event details: Friday, Nov. 21st, drop in/out anytime between 6–8 PM CST. The background has a blue grid pattern with snowflakes, ornaments, ice skates, and a winter landscape photo. A QR code at the bottom right says “Scan to Register.”
November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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A spooky #bookrec from Julia!
"One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillig

"Dark magic is infecting the kingdom, and a dark force is infecting Elspeth's mind; it is her mission to find a cure for both. High stakes, engaging characters, and one of my favorite magic systems I've ever come across."
A graphic titled “CLC Recommends” features the Book of the Week, One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. The book cover shows a misty green sky, dark castle towers, and a cloaked figure standing on a bridge with smoke rising around them. The text below reads, “Recommended by: Julia.”
November 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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📝 Young Writers Contest 2025

Students in grades 7–12 from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas are invited to submit their best writing for a chance to win cash prizes and be recognized for their creativity.

Deadline: Dec. 1
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit ozarkswritersleague.com
A colorful flyer for the 2025 Young Writers Contest. The text reads: “Everyone has a story — share yours!” and lists details for students in grades 7–12 from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Submissions are due December 1. Cash prizes are $30 for first place, $20 for second, and $10 for third. Top three finalists in all categories will be invited to a Zoom award ceremony. The flyer includes contact info for Lia Wu at liawu@ozarkhollowpress.com and a QR code linking to ozarkswritersleague.com for registration and writing prompts.
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Good news!🌟
A federal judge has ordered #bannedbooks returned to U.S. military school libraries, ruling their removal violated students’ First Amendment rights. The books, covering race, sexuality, and gender identity, were pulled over political complaints.

Read the full article at www.npr.org
A newsletter graphic titled “Literacy Highlight” featuring an NPR article headline that reads, “Books about race and gender to be returned to school libraries on some military bases” by Elizabeth Blair. Below the title is a photo of colorful books lined up on curved wooden library shelves.
October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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So excited to learn from the amazing scholars, artists, writers, and leaders at @clcollab.bsky.social's symposium, Crafting the Irresistible.

"Art is a tool for speaking out because it because it has the ability to transform people." -- Andrea Jenkins
October 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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So excited to attend the @clcollab.bsky.social Crafting the Irresistible: Critical-Creative Literacies and Communities Symposium 💚
October 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Our Crafting the Irresistible symposium playlist is here! 🎶 Curated by Robyn Jordan, interdisciplinary creative entrepreneur, experience producer, and founder of Her Set Her Sound, this mix celebrates connection, creativity, and community.

🎧 Link in bio or scan the QR code to download the playlist
Graphic promoting the “Crafting the Irresistible” public Spotify playlist curated by Her Set Her Sound. The flyer includes the playlist’s orange flame logo, a QR code to scan, and text inviting viewers to “Follow our symposium playlist on Spotify.” Logos for the Community Literacy Collaboratory, University of Arkansas, and Brown Chair in English Literacy appear at the bottom, with a thank-you message to Robyn Jordan and Her Set Her Sound for curating the playlist. Profile flyer featuring Robyn Jordan, a creative entrepreneur, experience producer, and founder of Her Set Her Sound. The flyer includes her portrait—Robyn sitting outdoors in a white shirt with a confident, poised expression—alongside text describing her 20+ years in live music and her mission to challenge social hierarchies in the industry. The flyer uses a corkboard and green border design. Flyer introducing Her Set Her Sound, a live event producer promoting groundbreaking artistry and fighting discrimination in the music industry. Text explains the group’s mission to connect music lovers, artists, and changemakers while revolutionizing live music one set at a time. The design features multicolored stripes, headphone and sparkle icons, and a photo of two women joyfully dancing at a show.
October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Interested in submitting to The Sandbox? Follow us to see interviews with past collaborators!

Our latest: Angela Glass, poet & award-winning writer, on her first literacy narrative & working with team CLC.

More info: communityliteraciescollaboratory.com

IG: @cl_collaboratory | TikTok: @cl_collab
Flyer urging viewers to follow team CLC on Instagram and TikTok to view interviews with authors that collaborated with The Sandbox, the CLC's scholarly publication. At the bottom is a photo of an African American woman bending down to write on a piece of paper, along with a QR for Angela Glass's literacy narrative.
October 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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❤️For Latiné Heritage Month, we celebrate the transformative power of knowledge and storytelling through the words of Gloria E. Anzaldúa - a trailblazer in feminist and Chicanx thought whose work reminds us that literacy is liberation.

#LatinéHeritageMonth #GloriaAnzaldúa
A graphic titled “CLC Quote Corner” from the Community Literacies Collaboratory. It features a quote by Gloria E. Anzaldúa that reads, “Books saved my sanity, knowledge opened the locked places in me and taught me first how to survive and then how to soar.” The design includes colorful geometric shapes in teal, yellow, and purple on the left side, the Community Literacies Collaboratory logo at the top right, and a photo of Gloria E. Anzaldúa at the bottom left.
October 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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#LatinéHeritageMonth Spotlight: Eduardo Bonilla-Silva🌟
Dr. Bonilla-Silva, leading sociologist whose work reshaped how we understand race and racism in the U.S., is known for coining the term “color-blind racism.” He's shown how inequality persists through systems that appear neutral on the surface.
A graphic titled “Latiné Heritage Month Spotlight: Eduardo Bonilla-Silva.” The text describes him as a sociologist known for his work on race, systemic racism, and racial inequality in the U.S., and as the author of Racism Without Racists and other major works. A quote reads: “Systematic racism is not about ‘the racists,’ but about the racism.” The background fades from light green to blue, with a small flower graphic and the Community Literacies Collaboratory logo at the bottom.
October 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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📚 PEN America reports nearly 7,000 school book bans across the U.S. in 24-25: the highest ever recorded.

Federal schools have pulled hundreds of books under executive orders targeting race, diversity, and “gender ideology.”

#FreedomToRead #BookBans #RightToRead #PENAmerica
Graphic titled “Literacy Highlight” with headline text reading “PEN America warns of rise in books ‘systematically removed from school libraries’” by Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR. Below, a photo shows a stack of frequently banned books, including A Clockwork Orange, Sold, Breathless, Last Night at the Telegraph Club, A Court of Mist and Fury, Wicked, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Forever.
October 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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📚 #BannedBooksWeek 2025 is here - October 5–11!
This year’s theme says it all: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”

The ALA calls on readers to stand up for the freedom to read and against efforts to silence diverse voices.

Now’s the time to read boldly. 💬
Banned Books Week graphic with a grey background. Photo of banned books stacked on top of one another in the center of graphic. ALA Banned Books Week graphic. "Censorship is so 1984" located at the bottom of the graphic.
October 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🌸 Latiné Heritage Month Spotlight 🌸

Sandra Cisneros is a celebrated Mexican American writer, best known for her groundbreaking novel "The House on Mango Street." Her work explores identity, gender, and cultural heritage.🌟

#LatineHeritageMonth #SandraCisneros #TheHouseOnMangoStreet
Graphic spotlighting Sandra Cisneros, Mexican American writer of The House on Mango Street. Mentions her awards (MacArthur Fellowship, National Medal of Arts) and her founding of the Macondo Foundation. Includes her photo with a purple umbrella and the book cover.
October 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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✨The CLC was proud to sponsor the #NWA Book Fest this past weekend!

Festival-goers spun the prize wheel for a chance to win new books, copies of The Sandbox, & exclusive CLC swag. A lucky winner received the first 3 books in "The Legendborn Cycle" by Tracy Deonn⭐
A group of six people stand smiling behind the Community Literacies Collaboratory booth, which features a tablecloth with the organization’s logo, giveaway items, and a colorful prize wheel. One attendee holds a copy of The Legendborn Cycle book while others pose together.
September 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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🌺✨ #LatinéHeritageMonth Spotlight ✨🌺

We’re celebrating the legendary #CeliaCruz, the “Queen of Salsa”! 🎶 With her powerful voice and vibrant style, Cruz broke barriers and brought Afro-Cuban rhythms to the global stage. She became an icon whose legacy continues to inspire generations. 💃🏽🔥
Digital flyer titled “Latiné Heritage Month Spotlight: Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa.” It features a short biography describing Cruz’s accomplishments. Decorative flowers border the top corners. At the bottom are two images: on the left, Celia Cruz smiling in a gold sequined outfit with a feathered headdress, and on the right, one of her iconic stage dresses—white with red, blue, and ruffled accents inspired by the Cuban flag. The Community Literacies Collaboratory logo appears at the bottom.
September 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Stop by our booth this Saturday at the NWA Book Fest! Sign up for our newsletter and spin the wheel for a chance to win the first three books in "The Legendborn Cycle" by Tracy Deonn! Other fun prizes will be given away as well. Don't miss out!💫

📍 The Ledger, Bentonville, AR
⏰ Sat. 27th 10AM
Promotional flyer for the NWA Book Fest. At the top, white text reads, “Visit us this Saturday, the 27th at the NWA Book Fest!” Below, an orange circle logo says “NWA Book Fest.” To the right is the book cover of The Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn, showing a young Black woman with curly hair, glowing red energy in her hand, and a stormy blue background. Text beneath reads: “Stop by our booth for a chance to win the first three books in The Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn! And sign up for our newsletter while you’re there!” At the bottom is the Community Literacies Collaboratory logo.
September 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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✨ Celebrate #Latiné and #Hispanic Heritage Month with stories that uplift joy, culture, and tradition! 📚🌺 These children’s book recommendations, curated with the Children’s Book Council, highlight family, food, music, and heritage. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, or storytime at home.
A colorful graphic from the Community Literacies Collaboratory featuring recommended children’s books for Latiné and Hispanic Heritage Month. At the top, decorative flowers surround the title “Latiné and Hispanic Heritage Month Children’s Book Recs” with a note that the list is from the Children’s Book Council. Below are nine vibrant book covers.
September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Publishers Weekly’s #FreedomToRead issue spotlights the rise of book bans in U.S. schools & libraries—often targeting diverse voices. The good news? Librarians, publishers & activists are actively pushing back. ✨ Literacy is power. Access matters.

Read full article at tinyurl.com/FreedomToRea...
A digital flyer titled “Literacy Highlight.” The featured article is The 2025 Freedom To Read Issue by Jonathan Segura, published in Publishers Weekly. The cover illustration shows a person with orange hair reading a book. Another hand is erasing the face from the book’s page, symbolizing censorship. The background is filled with stacks of open books. At the bottom, the text reads “www.publishersweekly.com.”
September 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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📚✨ CLC #BookRec | Hispanic Heritage Month ✨📚
This week’s pick: "Sana, Sana: Latinx Pain and Radical Visions for Healing and Justice," edited by David Luis Glisch-Sánchez & Nic Rodriguez-Villafañe. It's a multigenre collection of stories, poems & essays that honor the diversity of Latinx experiences🌿
A digital flyer titled “CLC Recommends” with a yellow banner that reads “Book of the Week, Hispanic Heritage Month Edition.” The featured book is Sana, Sana: Latinx Pain and Radical Visions for Healing and Justice, edited by David Luis Glisch-Sánchez and Nic Rodriguez-Villafañe. The book cover shows a colorful collage of lotería-style cards with illustrations of items like aloe vera, palo santo, and a crescent moon. Text notes the book is recommended by Eric.
September 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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⭐ Latiné & Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sept 15! ⭐ A time to honor the histories, cultures & contributions of Latin America & the Caribbean.

This month & beyond, uplift Latiné voices:
📚 Read Latiné authors
🗣️ Learn Spanish or an Indigenous language
🎨 Support Latiné creators

#LatinéHeritageMonth
Illustration of people dancing and celebrating in vibrant purple, orange, and pink tones. Text reads: “Let’s talk about Latiné and Hispanic Heritage Month. September 15–October 15. Swipe to learn more.” Photograph of an older man in traditional Andean clothing, including a decorated brown hat and colorful woven poncho, playing a string instrument. Text reads: “What is it? Latiné Heritage Month honors the histories, cultures, & contributions of people with roots in Latin America & the Caribbean. It began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 & expanded to a full month in 1988.” Photograph of a man in traditional clothing crouching on the ground, wearing a woven poncho and colorful yarn tassels, preparing something with his hands. Text reads: “Why September 15th? The celebration kicks off on September 15, the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, & Nicaragua. It also includes Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept 16) & Chile’s (Sept 18).” Photograph of a smiling older man standing in front of a mountain landscape, holding a wooden flute in one hand and a drum in the other. Text reads: “This month and every month, celebrate Latiné voices! Read books by Latinx authors, learn a new phrase in Spanish or an Indigenous language, and support Latiné creators & educators.”
September 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🌍✨ Multilingual board books help little learners grow!
The Children's Book Council just shared a roundup of sturdy, baby-friendly books in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Cree & more. Perfect for early literacy + celebrating culture. 📚💡

#BilingualBooks #EarlyLiteracy #GlobalKids
A graphic with the heading “Literacy Highlight.” Subheading: “The Great Board Book Round Up: Multilingual Books — The Children’s Book Council.” Below are five colorful board book covers: ¡Al bebé le encanta codificar! (Baby Loves Coding!) in Spanish/English, Baby Play in Arabic/English, Hora del baño (Bath Time) in Spanish, Bear Says Thank You / Oso Dice Gracias in English/Spanish, and Baby’s First Words in Chinese/English. At the bottom corner, the text reads “cbcbooks.org.”
September 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🌎 💫 📚 Celebrate #InternationalLiteracyDay with joy, imagination, and purpose! The International Literacy Association invites families, caregivers, and educators to dive into the free Literacy Month Toolkit - Join the movement and champion the Children’s Rights to Read. Every page has a purpose~
Poster that reads “International Literacy Day, September 8th.” It features a stack of three books on top of a torn newspaper background with a circular logo above the books. Poster from the International Literacy Association with the slogan “Every Page Has a Purpose: Every child. Every book. Every right.” It shows diverse children smiling, reading, and holding books, with colorful circles in the background.
September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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✨ September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! ✨
With just one card, you unlock endless possibilities: books, digital resources, learning opportunities, and more. 📚💻
Visit your library today and discover where your card can take you!

#LibraryCardSignUpMonth #EndlessPossibilities #Libraries
Illustrated poster with a yellow hand holding up a white library card. Below, large yellow text says “Endless Possibilities” against a bright blue swirled background. The bottom text reads: “September is Library Card Sign-up Month.”
September 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM