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Sonja Boon
@storiedselves.bsky.social
writer. researcher. flutist. teacher. stitcher of stories.

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And here are another two of our contextual essays!
November 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Dear Mr. Smallwood has letters, reflections.... and short essays that give insight into life in mid-20th cent NL. Thanks to these scholars (and others not shown) for sharing their expertise!

Dear Mr Smallwood Book Launch
Wed. Nov. 26 at 7 pm
The Great Hall, Queen's College

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November 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Four more fabulous Dear Mr. Smallwood contributors, all inspired, moved, and affected by the letters they read: @hcoombs.bsky.social @curioushermit.bsky.social Andreae Callanan & Gemma Hickey!

One week out from our book launch!
Wed. 26 November at 7 pm
The Great Hall, Queen's College
free parking
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Dear Mr. Smallwood: Book Launch
November 26 at 7 pm
The Great Hall, Queen's College (210 Prince Philip Dr)
free parking

Books. Readings. Games. Refreshments. Merriment.

Join us!

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November 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Dear Mr Smallwood: Confederation in the words of those who lived it, features letters, poems, visual art, reflections, and essays. It is out now and available in stores and online or via Memorial University Press. We can’t wait to celebrate at next week’s launch!
November 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
They are incredible. Passionate. Committed. Engaged. They are the heart of NL in the mid-20th century & reading them is like sitting in on a kitchen table convo To all those who wrote to Joey, thank you for sharing these windows into your lives so those of us today can better understand them.
November 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Joey Smallwood received over 10,000 letters during his time in office. We read through about 1000-1200 written between 1948 and 1952, and chose a selection of 250 to share in our book.

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November 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Woot! It's release day for Dear Mr. Smallwood! As we head towards our launch next week, I'll share hints of the book. First up: titles/authors of 4 of our 25 reflection pieces!

Dear Mr. Smallwood Launch
Wed, Nov 26 at 7 pm
The Great Hall, Queen's College (210 Prince Philip Drive)
free parking.
November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
if you're coming to our launch, you'll get the full force of "game shows are fun and Sonja clearly hasn't organized a birthday party or been in an undergrad classroom for a long time."

There are only ten questions (well, 4 more if we need a playoff round). And there will be a prize, too!
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
when your silvery soprano sells ..... face powder? Marie Toulinguet, Newfoundland's Nightingale of the the North, in The American Druggists' Circular and Chemical Gazette, 1899
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
seen at the Colonial Building, St. John's, where (male) legislators debated women's suffrage in the early 20th cent. On Saturday @heritagenl.bsky.social officially designated the women's suffrage movement of NL as an outstanding historical event (it took several generations, so it was a long event!)
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Look, just LOOK at what I have in my grubby paws: it's HERE! and it's gorgeous (and it's huge!). Book launch on November 26 at 7 pm at Queen's College, 210 Prince Philip Drive. Come celebrate with us!
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A weekend full of conversations, listening, and learning about women's and gender history in NL, inspired by the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in Newfoundland (Labradorians didn't get the vote until 1946)
November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
landed to an absolutely beautiful, and quintessentially St. John's day: rugged cliffs, fresh snow, and big, gusty winds. Lovely to be able to spend a weekend with you again, St. John's
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Come celebrate with us at our book launch: November 26 at 7 pm at The Great Hall, Queen's College (210 Prince Philip Drive). Readings. Laughter. Games (yes, games... with prizes!). Snacks. Fun. We'll have a grand time!

Hope you can join us!

@memorialup.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
No, Adobe Acrobat, I don't want to create an AI-created summary of the 510-page proof of our forthcoming book. I want to read the whole book. And all the contributions by all 35 contributors. Because reading is what a book is for. FFS.
September 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A full page ad for Dear Mr. Smallwood that includes the names of all 35 contributors! We're two months out now - can't wait!
September 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We have a cover and a publication date, which means this labour of love - featuring the insights, observations, reflections, and creative work of over 30 contributors - will be in the world in November 2025!
June 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
once again, on about mud

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June 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
heads up Smallwood book project folks! - updates in your inbox!
April 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
every day is a perfect day to visit your favourite independent bookstore. #indiebookstoreday is just that tiny bit *more* perfect
April 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Oh look, she blocked me. But this is what she wrote
April 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
7.3 million voters in advance polls! Well done, folks! If you haven't voted yet, you can still vote at an Elections Canada office (that ends today), or on Election day - April 28. Not yet registered? Bring your govt-issued photo ID (with address on it) to the polling station and get your vote on!
April 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Voted!

Election workers said it's been busy all day - join the fun and exercise your franchise: advance polls are open all weekend!
April 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
writer-in-residence stitchery day 85: family photos 2 (or, is mango love genetic?)

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April 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM