English Department
@elmhurstenglish.bsky.social
"If you find a book that you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." -Toni Morrison
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Welcome to the English Department's BlueSky!
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Hi hi Bluejays! Meeting sessions for the upcoming Spring Course; Literature of the Holocaust, are being held on ZOOM from 7-8pm on Monday 12th and In Person during Protected Hour at HC008.
Hi hi Bluejays! Meeting sessions for the upcoming Spring Course; Literature of the Holocaust, are being held on ZOOM from 7-8pm on Monday 12th and In Person during Protected Hour at HC008.
May 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Hi hi Bluejays! Meeting sessions for the upcoming Spring Course; Literature of the Holocaust, are being held on ZOOM from 7-8pm on Monday 12th and In Person during Protected Hour at HC008.
Hi hi Bluejays! Join Dr. Behm and Dr. McCombs and their information sessions on ZOOM for the 2026 J-Term Study Abroad trip to Germany & Poland for Literature of the Holocaust. Meeting times are at:
Monday, May 12th; 7-8pm Tuesday, May 13; during protected hour.
Monday, May 12th; 7-8pm Tuesday, May 13; during protected hour.
April 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Hi hi Bluejays! Join Dr. Behm and Dr. McCombs and their information sessions on ZOOM for the 2026 J-Term Study Abroad trip to Germany & Poland for Literature of the Holocaust. Meeting times are at:
Monday, May 12th; 7-8pm Tuesday, May 13; during protected hour.
Monday, May 12th; 7-8pm Tuesday, May 13; during protected hour.
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Tomorrow! @imaniperry.bsky.social explores Baldwin's "Sonny's Blues" alongside her book, Black in Blues.
Thursday, 4/24: Featuring one of Baldwin’s most famous works, “Sonny’s Blues,” @imaniperry.bsky.social connects Baldwin’s ideas on the Blues with her own, exploring, as she does in her new book, Black in Blues. You don't want to miss out on this illuminating talk!
authorsguild.org/event/readin...
authorsguild.org/event/readin...
Reading James Baldwin, Session 3: Imani Perry—“Sonny’s Blues” & “The Uses of the Blues” - The Authors Guild
“James Baldwin saw art—in particular the Blues—as a way of living through and with suffering. It is a spiritual and philosophical practice at once,” writes Imani Perry. In this talk, featuring one of ...
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April 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Tomorrow! @imaniperry.bsky.social explores Baldwin's "Sonny's Blues" alongside her book, Black in Blues.
Hi hi Bluejays! Today is the day! The Awards in Excellence is at 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Location: the Frick Center Prospect 107A. Can’t wait to see you all there!
April 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Hi hi Bluejays! Today is the day! The Awards in Excellence is at 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Location: the Frick Center Prospect 107A. Can’t wait to see you all there!
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The Chicago version of the nationwide Independent Bookstore Day returns Saturday with more than 50 local shops participating in this year’s massive book crawl. buff.ly/dUcL2p3
April 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Happy Earth Day Bluejays! In the spirit of Earth Day, we have a book recommendation. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This book is an absolute must read, as it gives us a deeper insight to our connection to the land.
April 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Happy Earth Day Bluejays! In the spirit of Earth Day, we have a book recommendation. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This book is an absolute must read, as it gives us a deeper insight to our connection to the land.
Hi hi Bluejays!!! A reminder that tomorrow, April 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, is the Awards in Excellence presented by the English Department! Location: Frick Center, Prospect Room 107A. Can’t wait to see you all there 🥳
April 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Hi hi Bluejays!!! A reminder that tomorrow, April 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, is the Awards in Excellence presented by the English Department! Location: Frick Center, Prospect Room 107A. Can’t wait to see you all there 🥳
Hi hi Bluejays! Reminder that next week- April 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the English Department presents Awards in Excellence. It’s at Frick Center, Prospect Room 107A. We hope to see you there!
April 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Hi hi Bluejays! Reminder that next week- April 23, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the English Department presents Awards in Excellence. It’s at Frick Center, Prospect Room 107A. We hope to see you there!
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"Writing involves more than time spent with a keyboard or pen. Mulling over ideas, doing research, talking with colleagues or friends—these are all just as important as the act of putting your thoughts into words."
www.writersdigest.com/getting-over...
www.writersdigest.com/getting-over...
Getting Over Guilt of Not Writing
Techniques for changing your mindset about non-writing time from feeling guilty to feeling productive.
www.writersdigest.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"Writing involves more than time spent with a keyboard or pen. Mulling over ideas, doing research, talking with colleagues or friends—these are all just as important as the act of putting your thoughts into words."
www.writersdigest.com/getting-over...
www.writersdigest.com/getting-over...
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Join PBS Books for a special #NationalLibraryWeek celebration. Host Heather-Marie Montilla will sit down with ALA President Cindy Hohl to discuss the important role of libraries in American society.
April 9 at 8:00pm ET.
www.pbsbooks.org/event/nation...
April 9 at 8:00pm ET.
www.pbsbooks.org/event/nation...
National Library Week - A Conversation with ALA President Cindy Hohl - PBS Books
Celebrate National Library Week with PBS Books on April 9th for a conversation about the impact, challenges, and future of public libraries.
www.pbsbooks.org
April 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Join PBS Books for a special #NationalLibraryWeek celebration. Host Heather-Marie Montilla will sit down with ALA President Cindy Hohl to discuss the important role of libraries in American society.
April 9 at 8:00pm ET.
www.pbsbooks.org/event/nation...
April 9 at 8:00pm ET.
www.pbsbooks.org/event/nation...
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“A library is a rainbow in the clouds.”
Maya Angelou, born on this day in 1928, on how a library saved her life
Maya Angelou, born on this day in 1928, on how a library saved her life
Maya Angelou on How a Library Saved Her Life
“A library is a rainbow in the clouds.”
www.themarginalian.org
April 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
“A library is a rainbow in the clouds.”
Maya Angelou, born on this day in 1928, on how a library saved her life
Maya Angelou, born on this day in 1928, on how a library saved her life
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The "Book Résumés" initiative from @uabookbans.bsky.social, @slj.com, and publishing partners is a powerful tool to combat censorship.
This free resource includes reviews, accolades, and more info on frequently-challenged books. New titles added regularly! buff.ly/dr3btyt
This free resource includes reviews, accolades, and more info on frequently-challenged books. New titles added regularly! buff.ly/dr3btyt
April 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The "Book Résumés" initiative from @uabookbans.bsky.social, @slj.com, and publishing partners is a powerful tool to combat censorship.
This free resource includes reviews, accolades, and more info on frequently-challenged books. New titles added regularly! buff.ly/dr3btyt
This free resource includes reviews, accolades, and more info on frequently-challenged books. New titles added regularly! buff.ly/dr3btyt
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Signs from today’s #HandsOff Boston. @malindalo.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Signs from today’s #HandsOff Boston. @malindalo.bsky.social
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Freiburg, Germany, Central Station Bookshop (right @the center of the shop‘s entryway):
“This is a selection of books which are banned at schools in the US“.
#UniteAgainstBookBans
#FreedomToRead
@ala-pla.bsky.social
@librarypolicy.bsky.social
“This is a selection of books which are banned at schools in the US“.
#UniteAgainstBookBans
#FreedomToRead
@ala-pla.bsky.social
@librarypolicy.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Freiburg, Germany, Central Station Bookshop (right @the center of the shop‘s entryway):
“This is a selection of books which are banned at schools in the US“.
#UniteAgainstBookBans
#FreedomToRead
@ala-pla.bsky.social
@librarypolicy.bsky.social
“This is a selection of books which are banned at schools in the US“.
#UniteAgainstBookBans
#FreedomToRead
@ala-pla.bsky.social
@librarypolicy.bsky.social
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With 80% of Institute of Museum and Library Services staff now on administrative leave, ALA President Cindy Hohl spoke with PBS NewsHour’s Jeffrey Brown about the agency’s vital role and the importance of federal library funding—especially for small and rural libraries.
www.pbs.org/video/defund...
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www.pbs.org/video/defund...
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PBS News Hour | Library and museum support agency faces massive cuts | Season 2025
Library and museum support agency faces massive cuts after Trump order
www.pbs.org
April 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
With 80% of Institute of Museum and Library Services staff now on administrative leave, ALA President Cindy Hohl spoke with PBS NewsHour’s Jeffrey Brown about the agency’s vital role and the importance of federal library funding—especially for small and rural libraries.
www.pbs.org/video/defund...
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www.pbs.org/video/defund...
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📚 ⚖️ Join these ALA Annual education programs for practical strategies to make your library more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and just―and explore more in the Preliminary Schedule. Register Now and SAVE with advance rates! bit.ly/ALAAC25-Regi...
April 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
📚 ⚖️ Join these ALA Annual education programs for practical strategies to make your library more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and just―and explore more in the Preliminary Schedule. Register Now and SAVE with advance rates! bit.ly/ALAAC25-Regi...
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📚🚐 One week from today! Celebrate National #LibraryOutreachDay on April 9.
Let’s recognize the library professionals who bring resources beyond the library walls—meeting patrons where they are!
Find resources to celebrate at: www.ala.org/conferencese...
#NationalLibraryWeek
Let’s recognize the library professionals who bring resources beyond the library walls—meeting patrons where they are!
Find resources to celebrate at: www.ala.org/conferencese...
#NationalLibraryWeek
April 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
📚🚐 One week from today! Celebrate National #LibraryOutreachDay on April 9.
Let’s recognize the library professionals who bring resources beyond the library walls—meeting patrons where they are!
Find resources to celebrate at: www.ala.org/conferencese...
#NationalLibraryWeek
Let’s recognize the library professionals who bring resources beyond the library walls—meeting patrons where they are!
Find resources to celebrate at: www.ala.org/conferencese...
#NationalLibraryWeek
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ALA is deeply concerned by reports that IMLS is sending notices to libraries claiming to cancel grants that are required by law. This harmful action will disrupt libraries' ability to serve their communities.
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
April 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ALA is deeply concerned by reports that IMLS is sending notices to libraries claiming to cancel grants that are required by law. This harmful action will disrupt libraries' ability to serve their communities.
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
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*screams*
Registration is now OPEN for the next event in our Writers on Writing series with the Newberry Library. On May 22, we'll welcome Carmen Maria Machado to Chicago -- she'll be in conversation with @meganstielstra.bsky.social. This is a FREE event -- all the info is here:
buff.ly/UGZShOP
buff.ly/UGZShOP
April 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
*screams*
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Really excellent book
Insert meme of the dog with the world burning but also, my book Last Night at the Telegraph Club (which Kirkus thinks is one of the best 100 YA books of this century!) is on sale for $2.99 at all US ebook retailers including Bookshop.org! They have ebooks now! bookshop.org/p/books/last...
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Check out Last Night at the Telegraph Club - <b>Winner of the National Book Award<br>A <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller<br><br>"The queer romance we’ve been waiting for.”—<i>Ms. Maga...
bookshop.org
April 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Really excellent book
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Poem for the start of April.
From Ted Kooser's book, Cotton Candy. Get it here: bit.ly/koosercc
#poem #books #writing
From Ted Kooser's book, Cotton Candy. Get it here: bit.ly/koosercc
#poem #books #writing
April 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Poem for the start of April.
From Ted Kooser's book, Cotton Candy. Get it here: bit.ly/koosercc
#poem #books #writing
From Ted Kooser's book, Cotton Candy. Get it here: bit.ly/koosercc
#poem #books #writing
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April 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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In light of recent debates over book bans and censorship, it's crucial to understand the broader context and history of these issues. This compilation of 12 insightful articles from Book Riot offer a comprehensive look at the challenges facing literature today.
bookriot.com/12-book-cens...
bookriot.com/12-book-cens...
12+ Book Censorship Posts To Revisit: Book Censorship News, April 4, 2025
Catch up on previous book censorship stories on common book ban myths, damaging narratives about sexual assault, and more.
bookriot.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In light of recent debates over book bans and censorship, it's crucial to understand the broader context and history of these issues. This compilation of 12 insightful articles from Book Riot offer a comprehensive look at the challenges facing literature today.
bookriot.com/12-book-cens...
bookriot.com/12-book-cens...
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Running through June, the GLAAD Media Award nominated podcast @thisqueerbook.com will release a special limited series featuring only guests who are owners/staff of LGBTQ bookstores in conversation with queer writers, hosted by LL Fellow John Parker.
Episodes release biweekly on Tuesdays!
Episodes release biweekly on Tuesdays!
April 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Running through June, the GLAAD Media Award nominated podcast @thisqueerbook.com will release a special limited series featuring only guests who are owners/staff of LGBTQ bookstores in conversation with queer writers, hosted by LL Fellow John Parker.
Episodes release biweekly on Tuesdays!
Episodes release biweekly on Tuesdays!