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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 15h

We were given the afternoon without kids today so I was able to get some grading and feedback done! Whew - finally had a come to catch up a little. The pile is not completely gone, but it’s a lot smaller!

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 4d

For #bannedbooksweek, Here is the teacher guide my wife and I wrote for the powerful graphic novel adaptation of Laurie Halsen Anderson’s Speak www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/teachers-gui... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 4d

A great way to open important conversations in class and the power of representation in comics is this inspiring talk centered on Ms. Marvel from G Willow Wilson - I show it every year. Young people are helping to change our world and we need to encourage them. #TeachingWithComics

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 4d

Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹

This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨

Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
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No Cats In The Library 🐱📚 | Reading Rainbow 📖 🌈 | Full Episode | @Kidzuko

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Ryan Estrada @ryanestrada.com · 4d

Anyone who posts a book selfie or pet pic with Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit gets a drawing of an antifascist barnyard animal.

Why? I dunno, I did something similar for Banned Book Club and filks were into it. First up is @historycomics.bsky.social with a BAAnned Book Sheep for #BannedBooksWeek

An ink and crayon drawing of a cut sheep reading Ewe Kid and saying "Lets read BAAnned books together, Tim!" Various ither banned books with sheep puns are scattered about.

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 4d

Use to open powerful research and conversations in my classroom this week. Can’t understand current issues without understanding the roots of the problem.

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 11d

Glad to see this article - but nothing new. This is how I’ve always taught. Less screen time and more deep thinking. We annotate prose, political cartoons, comics… www.scientificamerican.com/article/go-a...

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Shawn Gilmore @gipperfish.bsky.social · 6d

This is great!!

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 7d

I say this all the time. Often, all you need to kickstart vital conversations and engaging lessons is the cover of a comic. I put this up on the smartboard and asked - who should the new Captain America be? What would he/she/they look like? Symbolize? Background? Allies? Enemies? Then explain why.

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 6d

My students study pop culture as artifact and history. They analyze comics from different decades as historians and write about what they can learn about society at that time. Gender roles. Technology. Politics. Culture. Economics/prices. Letters to the editor. So much more! History is all around us

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 6d

My students study pop culture as artifact and history. They analyze comics from different decades as historians and write about what they can learn about society at that time. Gender roles. Technology. Politics. Culture. Economics/prices. Letters to the editor. So much more! History is all around us

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 7d

I say this all the time. Often, all you need to kickstart vital conversations and engaging lessons is the cover of a comic. I put this up on the smartboard and asked - who should the new Captain America be? What would he/she/they look like? Symbolize? Background? Allies? Enemies? Then explain why.

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 7d

Introducing nationalism in history class today. From: Captain America, Vol 7, #14 – “Loose Nuke: Part 4.”

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 7d

Introducing nationalism in history class today. From: Captain America, Vol 7, #14 – “Loose Nuke: Part 4.”

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 8d

Oh wow - glad I didn’t say more! Sorry about that. But - I really did love those books. Also highly recommend eyes of the dragon by King.

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 8d

Loved the series… but I so disliked the ending - still haven’t completely forgiven him LOL

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 9d

Powerful! Congrats @ryanestrada.com @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 9d

Being interviewed for a magazine tomorrow. Asked me to have some ideas ready for how I teach with comics… 😝. This could take awhile…

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 9d

Absolutely fascinating read ! Will be incorporating into my World History course as we discuss the integration and impact of culture throughout history.

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 10d

‪Teachers - we have so much on our plates right now. Please don’t forget that even our “small” successes have life-long impacts. One success at a time.‬

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 10d

I needed this book when I was younger. I needed it today. Many of my students need to read this book. Honest. Scary. Yet Uplifting & full of hope and strategies for both me & my loved ones. I see myself in these pages & we are not alone. Thank you @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 10d

‪Teachers - we have so much on our plates right now. Please don’t forget that even our “small” successes have life-long impacts. One success at a time.‬

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 11d

I just backed Hullabaloo Comics Magazine on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...

Hullabaloo Comics Magazine

Comics for kids

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 11d

Been reading more manga as my students keep recommending books to me. This was a stunningly beautifully drawn original story. What a great way to teach about Japanese culture. Can’t wait to share with my students.

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 11d

The beginning of school always puts me behind on my TBR list. These books from Penguin fill me with such hope. I will be reading:reviewing this weekend. Then I will get them into the hands of kids at my literacy events! @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

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