my trick to being happy is just to remember how strange and unlikely this world is. if the early universe had been just slightly different there would be no hydrogen, but now somehow I’m here and I get to drink coffee

as always, Ray Bradbury said it best: “Go to the library. Live in the library. Fall in love with old movies. Look closely at everything. Don’t be a snob. Be joyful.” people who retain their fascination can’t be harmed by anything that life throws at them.

These are fabulous! Thank you Carla Shalaby for your work in the world.

This is wild. We did it! NYT BESTSELLER #punishedfordreaming 👊🏾 This is a community win! I am so grateful for all the love, support, and encouragement to keep going. Y’all put me/us on the list. Teachers, parents, and students put me/us on this list. Thank you❤️ We outside👊🏾

One of my favorite quotes from Parker J. Palmer. See this and 70+ quotes & personal reflections illustrated for my book, Heart Speak: A Visual Interpretation of Let Your Life Speak.

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If you don’t know the connection between Harriet Ball and KIPP. You need to. And it isn’t all flattering. More importantly we need to remember Harriet Ball, master educator who was using engagement and the science of learning before it was a thing. Thanks Bettina Love for…

Wishing you gifts of wisdom and grace today.

#dailydrawing #meaningfulmarks #drawingisthinking #aamalee #grace #wisdom #stumble Alison Zarrella.malee

'My wife doesn't work' poster (c.1976) by See Red Women's Workshop, London #WomensArt

I am discovering this poem super late, but I just found it while prepping for a class. Anyone who discusses the importance of names with students might find this useful. ✍🏿❤️

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Thinking about all those heading off to a first day of a new school year. 💕

#dailydrawing #meaningfulmarks #drawingisthinking #love

Wow! This Sera Haith Latterell illustration is extraordinary. I’m blown away! 🙌🏽

Librarians & library workers are happy you’re here! I’m constantly amazed by all the illustrators of the world. I am in awe of all the masterpieces you all create! 👏🏽

It took all night, friends, but I have done it. Hurry up and decolonize your syllabus! h/t “Features of a Carceral Syllabus”

💫 FINALLY!! My new book is available for preorder (20% off) via my new pub, Routledge Education Books!

Having lost some momentum with the dissolution of my former imprint, I would be so grateful if you’d share this link w/ your colleagues 🙏🏻❤️. Thank you! routledge.com/go/equity-and-…

Did Mike Pence just say he would abolish the Department of Education!??!?!!

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This today.

#dailydrawing #meaningfulmarks #drawingisthinking #brave #belonging #standup #speakup @brenebrown