I don’t often do book reviews on here but this book deserved more than just a YouTube short or snippet review on my StoryGraph. This book was a unique read for me. I've come to understand that I like horror novels but not your typical horror (haunted house, slasher, demons) but horror that says something.… Continue reading Book Review of Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng: Masterclass in Social Storytelling
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How it feels to no longer work in a school: Grief
I had such a unique job, in that it's not one many people understand unless you've done it yourself. I worked as a teaching assistant and SEND (Special Educational Needs) assistant for 5 years in local secondary schools. This support role meant I was more free to build bonds with the students I worked with,… Continue reading How it feels to no longer work in a school: Grief
A Little Reminder this Festive Season
Not everyone has the money for a big Christmas A lot of people have social anxiety or depression or are neurodivergent which makes it hard to be around others during what is supposed to be a joyful occasion Not everyone has family or friends to spend it with Many people will go hungry this Christmas… Continue reading A Little Reminder this Festive Season
Essay on Gender Part Two: Exploring Gender Identity From Many Perspectives
I’m going to try my hardest to share facts (with sources) not just opinions. WARNING: this post is not for anyone who may be triggered by difficult conversations around gender identity. I wanted to write a post about masculinity as I know men are worried right now and are attacking women, homosexuals, and trans people… Continue reading Essay on Gender Part Two: Exploring Gender Identity From Many Perspectives
Personal Curriculum: How to Be an Informed Citizen
Here I wanted to share with you my personal curriculum, if you will, by sharing with you all the books I own that are educational, informative, or important for our betterment as citizens. I believe that in order to make good decisions for ourselves, our families, and our country, we need to keep up our… Continue reading Personal Curriculum: How to Be an Informed Citizen
On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series
Part One: Why I Choose to be an Ally For those who don't know, I identify as a cisgender woman, third generation immigrant background (my grandparents came over from Jamaica and Ireland), bisexual, biracial (white and black Caribbean), atypical brain (I feel I am neurodiverse but I am not diagnosed with a difference; I take… Continue reading On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series
Change the Narrative: The Real Political Problem in the UK?
(Since writing this post there has been the atrocious attack on the synagogue in Manchester. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jewish community and those directly affected. I also know this will cause tensions and hate to rise even more towards the Islamic community and immigrants in general, so my thoughts go out… Continue reading Change the Narrative: The Real Political Problem in the UK?
Accessible Books to Educate and Inspire During Times of Political Divide
The aim of this post is to share books that I feel are profound and educational, as in they educate on how others live. I think divide and hate stem from ignorance. Not in a cruel way, but literally. As in, we don’t know how other people live. If you haven’t walked in their shoes,… Continue reading Accessible Books to Educate and Inspire During Times of Political Divide
Black and Bloodied (a poem)
It should never have become the norm For children to see other children Black and bloodied From bombs brutally bombarding Their innocent childhood. Frolicking freely Is a luxury these children can’t afford. Does brown skin equal sin Still? We mourn the white dead But place tape on our mouths If the child is brown. Don’t… Continue reading Black and Bloodied (a poem)
Is travelling for everyone?
I have agonised over this for a long time. I’m 28 and I’ve visited only 10 countries in my lifetime. Obviously, I’ve visited some more than once, but I think my count is just 10. By today’s standards, that’s low. My generation and younger are the TRAVELLERS! They have backpacked across southeast Asia and interrailed… Continue reading Is travelling for everyone?
S. R. Crawford 