Paul Lai
@twoplai.bsky.social
Language Arts Teacher & Literacies PhD UC Berkeley + Hayward, CA. He/him. Public ed, lit, cmx, 🏀 ⚽️, youth
"Reading the world precedes reading the word, and the subsequent reading of the word cannot dispense with continually reading the world.” -P. Freire
"Reading the world precedes reading the word, and the subsequent reading of the word cannot dispense with continually reading the world.” -P. Freire
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if you really don’t like thinking about or trying to figure out a story’s structure, you probably don’t like…writing? which is fine? you can go do literally anything else?
June 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
if you really don’t like thinking about or trying to figure out a story’s structure, you probably don’t like…writing? which is fine? you can go do literally anything else?
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a sitting federal judge — appointed by trump of course — awarded a student for a paper that basically says dred scott was right and should have gone further
June 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Took students to visit San Jose State this past week, taking in campus, city environs, and protests they wanted to join in on.
April 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Took students to visit San Jose State this past week, taking in campus, city environs, and protests they wanted to join in on.
Rewatching Andor in preparation for season 2. Even better the second time around!
April 14, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Rewatching Andor in preparation for season 2. Even better the second time around!
Chillin’ at the cafe with my kid the writer. Didn’t crack open my stack of books. Too busy soaking in the joy of watching her grow as a creator.
April 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Chillin’ at the cafe with my kid the writer. Didn’t crack open my stack of books. Too busy soaking in the joy of watching her grow as a creator.
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Hey, exciting news! I'm drawing the upcoming IMMORTAL THOR #25 with Jan Bazaldua.
Lots of big news for what @al-ewing.bsky.social has planned for the series at the link.
Lots of big news for what @al-ewing.bsky.social has planned for the series at the link.
Marvel's 'Immortal Thor' ending in July with issue #25
#thor #marvelcomics @alexrossart.bsky.social @martincoccolo.bsky.social @al-ewing.bsky.social #comicsky
Get the scoop here:
#thor #marvelcomics @alexrossart.bsky.social @martincoccolo.bsky.social @al-ewing.bsky.social #comicsky
Get the scoop here:
Marvel’s ‘Immortal Thor’ ending in July with issue #25
Al Ewing’s IMMORTAL THOR run reaches a startling conclusion this July!
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April 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Hey, exciting news! I'm drawing the upcoming IMMORTAL THOR #25 with Jan Bazaldua.
Lots of big news for what @al-ewing.bsky.social has planned for the series at the link.
Lots of big news for what @al-ewing.bsky.social has planned for the series at the link.
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Can we get more of this? “The Japanese American National Museum will ‘scrub nothing,’ Fujioka said, and instead will highlight the importance of DEI.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American National ...
www.latimes.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Can we get more of this? “The Japanese American National Museum will ‘scrub nothing,’ Fujioka said, and instead will highlight the importance of DEI.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
“Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.
Proposed to this one-and-only 21 years ago and stay the luckiest man on the face of the earth.
April 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Proposed to this one-and-only 21 years ago and stay the luckiest man on the face of the earth.
Last week, outreach and community folks at our local community college (shout out HPN/TRIO at Chabot) hosted my students working and dreaming for their futures. This is everyday work for them. But it is transformative and necessary, the daily labor of equity.
March 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Last week, outreach and community folks at our local community college (shout out HPN/TRIO at Chabot) hosted my students working and dreaming for their futures. This is everyday work for them. But it is transformative and necessary, the daily labor of equity.
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Exactly. Deniz and I want to make comics that feel like comics, pure language. That doesn't happen if there is no work and participation on the part of the readers. The reader makes the comic possible.
But really, it was all down to you guys, the readers. You made Martian Manhunter an unexpected hit. Your faith in us is really remarkable, and so touching. I know Javi feels the same way -- deeply proud and deeply moved. Thanks for taking a chance.
March 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Exactly. Deniz and I want to make comics that feel like comics, pure language. That doesn't happen if there is no work and participation on the part of the readers. The reader makes the comic possible.
Kids making “Zine Essays” bout their lit circle books. These two dug Kwame Alexander’s “Booked”
March 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Kids making “Zine Essays” bout their lit circle books. These two dug Kwame Alexander’s “Booked”
Another exhausting week of teaching. Ed Dept cuts, another sign of troubled times. My and other friends’ positions cut bc district budget crisis. Woke at the usual 5:30am but on a Saturday, walked to the great local diner (Fifth Wheel, San Leandro), and let coffee, sausage, and kim chee console me.
March 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Another exhausting week of teaching. Ed Dept cuts, another sign of troubled times. My and other friends’ positions cut bc district budget crisis. Woke at the usual 5:30am but on a Saturday, walked to the great local diner (Fifth Wheel, San Leandro), and let coffee, sausage, and kim chee console me.
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⏰ Today's Plan:
9AM: How to talk about black history when diversity is under attack.
10AM: Impacts of Trump’s anti-trans actions already felt in California.
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9AM: How to talk about black history when diversity is under attack.
10AM: Impacts of Trump’s anti-trans actions already felt in California.
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February 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
⏰ Today's Plan:
9AM: How to talk about black history when diversity is under attack.
10AM: Impacts of Trump’s anti-trans actions already felt in California.
📻 Listen:
9AM: How to talk about black history when diversity is under attack.
10AM: Impacts of Trump’s anti-trans actions already felt in California.
📻 Listen:
Our Black History Month student leaders and performers stirring hearts and enlivening minds. A wonder.
February 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Our Black History Month student leaders and performers stirring hearts and enlivening minds. A wonder.
Teaching drains me of energy to know what to write but fills me with joy and urgency to listen the voices of youth.
February 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Teaching drains me of energy to know what to write but fills me with joy and urgency to listen the voices of youth.
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Next up at #15 is Black Panther Party! An EISNER AWARD WINNING graphic novel, essential to learning about the fascinating history of the Oakland-founded militant social movement of the sixties. Written by @davidfwalker.bsky.social and illustrated by @marcuskwame.bsky.social!
January 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Next up at #15 is Black Panther Party! An EISNER AWARD WINNING graphic novel, essential to learning about the fascinating history of the Oakland-founded militant social movement of the sixties. Written by @davidfwalker.bsky.social and illustrated by @marcuskwame.bsky.social!
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It’s Cape & Cowl Comics’ TOP 24 OF 24, where we count down the 24 bestselling books of 2024! Last year was STACKED with some incredible reads, so let’s kick things off with our first four hot sellers!
January 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
It’s Cape & Cowl Comics’ TOP 24 OF 24, where we count down the 24 bestselling books of 2024! Last year was STACKED with some incredible reads, so let’s kick things off with our first four hot sellers!
First bit of processed, sugar-added food in 30 days… was delightful! Haha
Now, back to the postdiabetic grind…
Merry Christmas!
Now, back to the postdiabetic grind…
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 10:33 PM
First bit of processed, sugar-added food in 30 days… was delightful! Haha
Now, back to the postdiabetic grind…
Merry Christmas!
Now, back to the postdiabetic grind…
Merry Christmas!
This book is incredible.
December 22, 2024 at 4:53 PM
This book is incredible.
Good morning, fine sir.
December 15, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Good morning, fine sir.
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Featuring Safer Places by @igotkittypryde.bsky.social!!!!
The Beat’s 50 Best Comics of 2024
This year's Best Comics of 2024 list contains a staggering 50 titles, making it the largest year-end comics list that we here at The Beat have published since all the way back in 2020. This perhaps speaks to how strong a year 2024 was for new comics and graphic…
This year's Best Comics of 2024 list contains a staggering 50 titles, making it the largest year-end comics list that we here at The Beat have published since all the way back in 2020. This perhaps speaks to how strong a year 2024 was for new comics and graphic…
The Beat’s 50 Best Comics of 2024
This year's Best Comics of 2024 list contains a staggering 50 titles, making it the largest year-end comics list that we here at The Beat have published since all the way back in 2020. This perhaps speaks to how strong a year 2024 was for new comics and graphic novel releases, with our list of staff favorites containing an exceedingly wide range of publishers, genres, creators, and distribution channels.
www.comicsbeat.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Featuring Safer Places by @igotkittypryde.bsky.social!!!!
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Bukayo Saka represents something powerful and profound for Arsenal.
He swept through the academy groups, his application as impressive as his ability all the way through, and he was given his chance at age 17. He has never looked back.
Crucially, he has never changed.
✍️ @amylawrence.bsky.social
He swept through the academy groups, his application as impressive as his ability all the way through, and he was given his chance at age 17. He has never looked back.
Crucially, he has never changed.
✍️ @amylawrence.bsky.social
Bukayo Saka represents something profound for Arsenal and those who hope to follow him
The 23-year-old is a role model and an inspiration to younger players at the club who wish to take the same path to the first team
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December 12, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Bukayo Saka represents something powerful and profound for Arsenal.
He swept through the academy groups, his application as impressive as his ability all the way through, and he was given his chance at age 17. He has never looked back.
Crucially, he has never changed.
✍️ @amylawrence.bsky.social
He swept through the academy groups, his application as impressive as his ability all the way through, and he was given his chance at age 17. He has never looked back.
Crucially, he has never changed.
✍️ @amylawrence.bsky.social