#lithappens

Talking Points: The limitations of empathy when it comes from places of privilege; is power only power when it's used as a weapon; the importance of stories other than our own; how Inan needed to be Zuko, but was too much of a Hamlet to pull it off; questions means nothing if you're not willing to answer them; how centrism ultimately favors the side of the oppressor; making the personal genocidal; and, hey, don't let anyone's ignorance silence your pain.

#LitHappens. A little poetry in the park to celebrate #NationalPoetryDay! And since it's technically the UK's official day, we thought we'd include some of our international favorites. Hope you find your bench or bus seat, a warm cup of coffee, and some poetry for the commute home. 📝📚😌☕️ #nationalcoffeeday #chrisriddell #lewiscarroll #poetry ##thehuntingofthesnark #seasonaldisturbances #kumukanda #theworks #paulcookson @paulcooksonpoet @panmacmillan @carcanetpress @penguinrhuk #booksandcoffee #mugs #poetsofinstagram #bookstagram #bookstagramfeature #poetryinthepark #park (at Chicago, Illinois)

Thanks @culinary_cam for including me in this #lithappens event. Can’t wait to open this memoir written by @peterhoffmannyc and published by @abramsbooks #galleymatch #foodieread #ilovereading https://www.instagram.com/p/CQMobIyhyQF/?utm_medium=tumblr

Inspirational reading for the New Year. Thanks @culinary_cam and @austinkleon for the opportunity to preview this novel. #lithappens https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5az-vDstg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sjox5a3t7xr7

New reusable tote bag... #lithappens #lovereading https://www.instagram.com/p/BnU-JRuhzcZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1motfl4ph2frn

Homemade hot chocolate in one of my favourite mugs from one of my favourite people (Julie Schoerke, that's you!), cuddles with Petal, and Hallmark Christmas movies make this dreary cold day so much better. The Christmas movies even inspired me to decorate my tree and try to feel some of the happiness of the season. I love feel-good movies and beautiful and meaningful ornaments. . And if you're curious about what I put into my hot chocolate: coconut sugar, cocoa, cinnamon, hot water, and almond milk. Soo good! . . . #lithappens #cherylrainfield #YAwriter #LGBTQwriter #booknerd #bookworm #ireadYA #survivor #feminist #petalrainfield #chinesecrested #hairyhairless #dogstagram #ilovemydog #ilovemychinesecresteddog #servicedog #dogmom