I honestly think that crying over a book is one of the most prominent sign of compassion for humanity. You’re crying over someone who isn’t really there, doesn’t really exist, but you still feel for them as if you have known them your entire life.
Maybe this is why we read, and why in moments of darkness we return to books: to find words for what we already know.
Alberto Manguel, Canadian translator and essayist
Things we should do in English class instead of just Shakespeare:
Compare & contrast a Rick Riordan book, an original Greek myth, and/or a retelling like Song of Achilles
Instead of talking about poetic devices, look for imagery, symbolism, and color theory in comics/graphic novels/Webtoons (Lore Olympus is a great example!!)
Analyze a Broadway musical instead of a Shakespeare play. (There’s SO MUCH to unpack in Dear Evan Hansen)
Have half the class read a book, and the other half listen to the audiobook. Do the audiobook kids have more similar interpretations? How much does the inflection and (unsaid) thoughts of the narrator influence ones takeaway?
10k notes and I’ll show this to my English teacher
the feeling when a book fucks you up so hard you have to put it down and take a break because your emotional threshold has reached it's limit
“A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.” ― Ernest Hemingway
I want you to know BLACK LIVES MATTER.
That just because I’m a different poc doesn’t mean your problem isn’t my problem. Injustice happening to my African American community, Asian, Muslim, Palestinians. Any injustice to you is an injustice for pocs. And people really hate that my account isn’t about just one social injustice.
I support our trans community, I support the lgbtq+, I support poc businesses. And fight against injustice. Fight against sexism, fight against discrimination, fight against racism, and a fight against child abuse.
I come from a very hateful home, I experienced most of everything that I fight against. And if I didn’t experience it myself I witness it first hand happening to another.
The people who want us angry, bitter and revengeful are the same people who will have us against each other and ask the question “what has _____ community done for you??” Or “Your community is so racist how could I you even say you support us”
I’ll never let someone’s stupid opinion of me change what I think is important. This account is all about support of diverse communities and I may not know everything so when I slip up my only request is that you educate me and teach me how to help.
Knowledge can bring us together, but we can’t let the ones who are against us, bring us to fight one another. When you see another community in need that’s different from yours learn about it, reach out and help.
Every community has its flaws. Black eyed peas,
Where is the love
“But if you only have love for your own race. Then you only leave space to discriminate. And to discriminate only generates hate. And when you hate then you're bound to get irate, yeah. Madness is what you demonstrate. And that's exactly how anger works and operates. Man, you gotta have love just to set it straight. Take control of your mind and meditate Let your soul gravitate to the love, y'all, y'all”.
"Stories can cross the barriers of time, past, present and future, and allow us to experience the similarities between ourselves and through others, real and imagined."
— Andrew Stanton, PIXAR screenwriter, from his TED talk: The Clues to a Great Story
Ello just passing spreading love ❤️🍓
hi flaym! thank you for dropping by, have a great day! ❤️🍓
1. What is addict with a book all about?
addict with a book covers most, if not all, book and reading content for bookaholics and avid readers. I create book reviews and recommendations, character and plot analyses, book-related articles, bookworm memes, and the likes. I focus more on fiction books when making reviews and analyses. It's basically a Bookblr created by a reader for readers.
2. Why blog about books and reading?
One of the toughest challenges I've faced so far as a beginner blogger was selecting a blog niche. It took me a lot of Googling and brainstorming to come up with addict with a book. I decided to blog about this topic because I'm a total bookworm and I'm extremely passionate about reading. I want to provide more content for readers on Tumblr. Books are an awesome part of our society and I want people to know that.
3. What's with the blog name?
My favorite songwriter Pete Wentz once said that everyone's an addict. We're all addicted to something, and in my blog's case, it's books. The difference between "book addict" and "addict with a book" implies that my fangirl addictions other than books, and I think it's pretty cool.
Additional info:
If you have any queries, feel free to message me or send in your questions!
I will normally post about two to three times a week. However, when my school year starts in late August, my posting time will decrease. I am active every day on Tumblr.
I hope to make you smile and enjoy my beginner blogging content. Whether you're an book fanatic like me or a non-reader, you're welcome! Feel free to dive in the wonderful world of reading.
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