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In Book News & Events

Curious Minds Reading and Discussion Questions

By Ashton Rose

Here is a list of discussion questions for Curious Minds, intended for classrooms, book groups, scholars, or enthused readers. Following the questions are a few bonus exercises you can try out if you want to engage even more deeply with the text. 

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February 18, 2026
In Embodied Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 4: Being a Neurodivergent Educator

By Ashton Rose

We talk about masking vs. performance in the classroom, and what that looks like for each of us. We share tips and insights into how we build classroom spaces that are welcoming to all students’ needs. Lastly, we provide closing thoughts on this series of posts. 

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December 17, 2024
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In Embodied Neurodivergence, Flourishing in the Margins

10 Thoughts on Creating Safe Space at Home

By Rachel Gold

I’ve been thinking about what I have to contribute to queer and neurodivergent sanity post-election, when I came across this post, so here’s my list of things that could help you feel safety, meaning, and wonder in your home, starting with physical things.

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December 10, 2024
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In Embodied Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 3: Masking and Meltdowns

By Ashton Rose

We discuss what masking feels like for both of us, as well as the various ways meltdowns/shutdowns can show up for folks. We offer personal insights, experiences, and reflections for better understanding these topics. 

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October 30, 2024
In Embodied Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 2: Honoring Your Bodymind

By Ashton Rose

Join us for a conversation about the differences between what’s expected versus what’s interesting, and ways that we get ourselves to do the expected things. We highlight medical appointments, routines, and the important fact that no two brains work the same, ending with how to listen to, honor, and care for your bodymind.  

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September 4, 2024
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In Embodied Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 1: Un-Shaming Ourselves

By Ashton Rose

For a lot of neurospicy folks at all stages of life, there's a lot of shame that gets put on them by others, which they then internalize. So we're here to talk about that. And talk about some ways to deal with that.

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July 9, 2024
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In Book News & Events

2024 GCLS Conference: Come See Me Speak

By Rachel Gold

Next month, I’ll be involved in the Golden Crown Literary Society’s annual conference here in Minnesota, from July 10-14, 2024. The GCLS is a nonprofit organization supporting an international community of folks interested in sapphic and women-loving-women literature.

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July 5, 2024

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