August is here – which means back to school season is too. 📚 We've rounded up literacy tips for learners of all ages to kick off the new year strong. buff.ly/SqLAnFn #BackToSchool #Literacy

After eight weeks together, the Dance Literacy Possibilities Hub had its final session on July 28th. Dr. Katie Marya led this seminar, where the cohort explored what movement can teach us about writing and future histories. Thank you to all who participated and to Dr. Marya for facilitating!

After nearly two years with the CLC, we bittersweetly announce that Molly Mingo time with us has come to an end. Thank you Molly – best of luck in your next adventure!

DID YOU KNOW: on this day in 1935, Penguin published the first known paperback book in the UK – leading to books becoming more accessible, portable, and affordable. Happy Paperback Book Day! We'll be celebrating by curling up with our favorites. And hope you do the same. #PaperbackBookDay

What happens when writing and mothering compete for the same body, the same hours, the same worth? In #TheSandbox, Calley Marotta candidly explores the sometimes contentious relationship between motherhood and creative expression. Read it here: buff.ly/sV4WFlg #MotheringWork #AcademicMotherhood

🎶 The 6th Annual Her Set Her Sound Fest returns to Prairie Street Live this August 7-8, 2026. 🎟️ Tickets and Info: www.hersethersound.com/festival Who will we see there? #hshs #hersethersound #amplifyher

Summer is in full swing ☀️ - and our team is checking off the books on our summer reading lists. Here's just a few books that we've loved so far. What's on your summer reading list? 📚 Let us know in the comments below. #SummerReading #SummerReadingList #AmReading #LiteracyMatters #SummerVibes

July is Disability Pride Month. One of the best ways to celebrate? Read a disabled author. #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabledAuthors #Literacy

Recapping Julia's time at ALA's 150th annual conference!📚️ ✨️ Through panels, keynotes, and meetings, Julia had the opportunity to connect with other literacy workers, sharing experiences and ideas to strengthen library and literacy programming while fighting for intellectual freedom.

Happy 250th Birthday to the USA – from your friends at the CLC! 🇺🇸🥳🎆

🌈 We had an amazing time at #NWAPrideFest We debuted our Little Queer Book Mobile, shared LGBTQ+ books for all ages, gave away CLC swag & books, and met so many wonderful people.Thank you to our incredible volunteers and to the Brown Chair in English Literacy at the U of A for making it possible!

Today is the last day of #PrideMonth! 🌈 To celebrate, enjoy these Pride book recommendations, courtesy of the CLC. Happy reading! 📚💖 #bookrecs #LGBTQIA+

As #PrideMonth comes to a close, don't miss out on two great pride related events! Tomorrow, 6/26 - Friday Night Reads | tinyurl.com/ypdt6kyk This Weekend - NWA Pride Festival | nwapride.org See you there! #Pride #LGBTQIA #ReadWithPride #LiteracyForAll #NWAPride

This #PrideMonth, we're celebrating the trans writers who are changing literature right now. Akwaeke Emezi. Joshua Whitehead. Cameron Awkward-Rich. Gabrielle Calvocoressi. Sonido Reyes. Milo Todd. Benedict Nguyễn. Temperance Aghamohammadi. Grace (ge) Gilbert. Read them. Trans joy is on every page. 🏳️‍⚧️

📢 New in The Sandbox In this timely op-ed, Dr. Megan McIntyre and Dr. Maggie Fernandes examine how literacy educators can help students critically engage with the hidden impacts of data centers and support communities resisting harmful development projects. 👉🔗 link-in-bio to read the full article

📚✨ NWA Book Fest KIDS appreciation post! Julia had a blast leading a Patrick Kelly-inspired craft while Dr. Pritchard shared a storytime of their book "Clothes To Make You Smile." Thank you to NWA Book Fest and everyone who stopped by. We hope to see you next year! 🤗📚💛 #nwa #nwabookfest

⭐️FREEDOM DAY⭐️ #Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. It's a day to celebrate freedom, resilience, and equality in Black history. Pictured: Ida B. Wells, James Baldwin, Daisy Bates, Fannie Lou Hamer sources: history.com blog.milliegiving.com/

This week in The Sandbox, Kelly Franklin reflects on how football serves as a powerful literacy practice - shaping learning, identity, community, and joy for Black boys while challenging educators to recognize and celebrate the rich literacies they bring to the world.✨️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/SandboxKelly...

It's Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ To celebrate, we want to highlight some of our favorite authors in the LGBTQIA+ community. Drop your favorite LGBTQIA+ author in the comments below! 👇 #PrideMonth #ReadWithPride #QueerLit

AI is often seen as a great equalizer when it comes to writing and communication, but it often misses on one major point – the feeling and autheticity behind the words. Read Kurt David's full piece in The Sandbox: tinyurl.com/SandboxKurtD... #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI

📚✨ Join the Refusal Summer Reading Club! ✨📚 Drs. Jennifer Sano-Franchini, Megan McIntyre, and Maggie Fernandes are hosting a summer book club! 🕑 All discussions take place from 2:00–3:15 PM EDT. 🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/refusalSRC 📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer.

🌈 Volunteers Needed for #NWAPrideFestival🌈 The CLC will be tabling at the festival on Saturday, June 27th, and we're looking for volunteers to help us make the day a success! Interested in volunteering? Email brownchairinenglishliteracy@gmail.com for more information. Learn more: nwapride.org

Happy #PrideMonth 🌈📚 To celebrate, the CLC is hosting a Pride-themed Virtual Friday Night Reads on Friday, June 26th from 6-8. Bring a book featuring LGBTQIA+ stories, written by an LGBTQIA+ author, or simply a book you love, and join us for an evening of reading. 🖥️ Scan QR code to register

📚️ ✨️ NWA Book Fest KIDS is this Sunday!✨️ 📚️ Dr. Pritchard will be leading a story time with their book "Clothes to Make You Smile" at 10:45 AM, while Julia will be facilitating a craft at 11 AM! Where: The Apollo on Emma in Springdale, AR When: June 7, 10-4 Visit www.nwabookfest.com for more info🤗

#HappyPrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈 Throughout the month of June, we'll be sharing books, resources, and creators that highlight the power of inclusive storytelling. We're also excited to be part of NWA Pride Weekend at the end of the month, so stay tuned for more details! 🌈

Save the date! 📚✨ The NWA Kids’ Book Fest is coming to Springdale, AR on June 7th from 10 AM–7 PM! The CLC will have a table at the event, Dr. Pritchard will host a story time, and Julia will lead a craft activity for attendees! visit www.nwabookfest.com for more info #nwabookfestkids

"Anti-Intellectualism as an American Fascist Literacy Practice: From Crisis Discourse to Community Learning," an OP-ED piece written by Erin M. Green, PhD, Gavin P. Johnson, PhD, and Ruby Mendoza, PhD is live in The Sandbox! Read the full piece at the link in our bio!

IMPORTANT UPDATE - FNR this Friday will now be VIRTUAL ONLY. Please scan the QR or visit our link in bio to register! We're celebrating Children's Book Week, but as always, bring whatever you'd like to read! See you there📚️ 🗓 Friday, May 29 ⏰ 6–8 PM CST 📍 Zoom #FridayNightReads #ChildrensBookWeek

We’re excited to share a new piece in The Sandbox titled “Genius in the Margins: When Miseducation is a Form of Education Through Hip Hop Literacy” by Kashema Hutchinson. ✨ 👉🔗 Visit our link-in-bio to read this piece, and all pieces, in the Sandbox. #hiphopliteracy #criticalpedagogy

Here are a few more books recs from team CLC in honor of #AAPIHERITAGEMONTH 📚 Arundhati Roy's "Mother Mary Comes To Me" and "The God of Small Things" Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake" and "Interpreter of Maladies" Min Jin Lee's "Pachinko" #bookrecs #asianamerican #literacy