Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Everything is done by hand on the Book of The North, like stripping milkweed fibers for the paper making process! #minnesota #flax #flaxseed #book #medievalstudies 041
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 25/12/2025Flax for its fibers Milkweed in the paper Oak Galls with the iron Buckthorn in the ink Walnuts just the shells Wool to pad the box Hematite plus the galls Beeswax in the binding Tansy a pretty yellow Ink of many colors And with Quills as the pen Book of The North will be complete! Happy Holidays! 021
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 04/02/2026At a workshop this past Tuesday, Dr. Twu showed how to make two different types of letterlocks, one of which was even used by Mary, Queen of Scots! 011
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 11/02/2026The recipient of this international teaching award is determined by members of the Medieval Academy of America and is bestowed upon a recipient for their “outstanding pedagogical achievement” in the field of Medieval Studies. More info can be found on our website, link in our bio! 001
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 11/02/2026We are proud to announce that UMD’s own Dr. Krista Sue-Lo Twu (Associate Professor, English, Linguistics & Writing Studies), has been selected as the 2026 recipient of The Medieval Academy of America’s CARA award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. 121
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Alongside learning how to make ink, students and parents also had the opportunity this month to attend a workshop on medieval calligraphy, with our very own Dr. Twu! 151
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 20/10/2025#minnesota #minnesotan #uofm #umd #umdcahss #education #nature #flax #flaxseed #umdbulldogs #umn #umnduluth #umnproud #bulldogs #embroidery #tapestry #medieval #medievalstudies #maker #ink 021
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Last Friday, Dr. Elizabeth Hebbard and Dr. Twu gave a very special presentation and workshop on the process of medieval ink creation! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend! We are so honored by any and all community participation in this project. 131
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Walnuts and thorn berries will play a crucial roll in creating the ink for the Book of The North. Last Thursday, we sat down with Dr. Twu to see how it’s made, from the tree to the page. Dr. Twu also did some writing in Bâtarde, a font for use in the book, to test the ink to beautiful results. 121
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Friday next week, October 17th! The Book of The North will be hosting two events l, free and open to the public, at the UMD Kathryn A. Martin Library! At 1:00 PM, join Dr. Elizabeth Hebbard in an ink making workshop! At 5:00 PM, learn about the Bayeaux Tapestry, also by Dr. Hebbard! Join us! 121
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 26/09/2025From our very own Dr. Twu, some lessons on flax fibers and processing. These fibers will play a critical role in the crafting of the Book of The North. Using medieval techniques, flax and many other natural materials will be used in to create this symbol of Minnesotan culture and ecology. 021
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Last Friday, volunteers and members of the Book of The North team took to the wetlands in northern Minnesota to harvest nettles for the project! These nettles will play an important part in creating the ink. #minnesota #minnesotan #uofm #umd #umdcahss #education #nature #flaxseed #umdbulldogs 021
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 19/09/2025When you think of Book of The North, obviously you think of…geometry? Yesterday, Dr. Twu visited some geometry classes at Duluth East High School for a special lesson on the geometry of medieval books! 131
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Armed with only a straightedge and a compass, these students found Jan Tschichold golden canon of page construction! Ever wondered why so many medieval pages looked small? It was because they could make all the pages symmetrical with no measurements! #minnesota #minnesotan #uofm #umd #umdcahss 021
Aimee Brown @acorns8.bsky.social · 06/09/2025www.fox21online.com/2025/09/03/u...fox21online.comUMD Land Lab Harvests Flax - Fox21OnlineDULUTH, Minn. – UMD students met at the Land Lab for flax harvesting as part of a new research project called Book of the North. Dr. Krista Sue-Lo Twu, a professor of medieval studies at UMD, is leadi... 020
Reposted by Aimee BrownBook of The North @bookofthenorth.bsky.social · 03/09/2025To everyone who made the trip out to harvest flax with us today, thank you so much! You’ve become a part of a project encompassing all of Minnesota, and every single contribution makes this work possible. Here’s some highlights from the day! 141
Reposted by Aimee BrownMalinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Bizarre. More proof that blurbs need to be entirely rethought in publishing circles 191
Reposted by Aimee BrownGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Here's a fresh look at my new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI! For the first time, I'll share the full story of my 68 years in the closet, my decision to come out and join the fight for LGBTQ rights, and how that moment changed everything. Learn more: ow.ly/rEO750VEuxt 502990355
Reposted by Aimee Browniatezola 🇨🇦 @iatezola.bsky.social · 09/04/2025“The deletion of these two databases [Gender Studies and Race Relations] shall be permanent until such time as when the Legislature changes their position regarding the content of materials made available in Mississippi libraries.” mississippitoday.org/2025/04/08/m...mississippitoday.orgMississippi libraries ordered to delete academic research in response to state laws - Mississippi TodayThe two research collections state officials ordered for deletion included material from professional journals, conference papers, books, student dissertations, periodicals and newspaper articles. 1281
Reposted by Aimee BrownRoxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 25/03/2025I have a new book out today, the Portable Feminist Reader. I hope you check it out. audacity.substack.com/p/new-book-o...audacity.substack.comNew Book Out Today: The Portable Feminist ReaderAn anthology of feminist thought across centuries, edited and introduced by me 331134179
Reposted by Aimee BrownRoxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 08/03/2025You cannot take these pundits seriously. Chris Cuomo was just railing against Columbia and tax dollars and elite this and that. He went to private school K-12 and attended Yale. Any of these conservatives or moderates who don’t talk about their own schooling first should be ignored. 282490271
Reposted by Aimee BrownMolly McKew @mollymckew.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Americans who served their nation have a right to be remembered for their service — not for someone to decide if they are American-enough to be remembered This is **our** history Adding voices helps us know ourselves better Taking them away, the abyss www.tpr.org/military-vet...tpr.orgU.S. military removes words 'history,' 'respect,' 'dignity' from digital presence as part of DEI reviewThe Department of Defense issued a Digital Content Refresh document to comply with DEI removal from the armed services. TPR obtained a document laying out the guidance of what to remove. 14576200
Aimee Brown @acorns8.bsky.social · 26/01/2025www.raygunsite.com/collections/...raygunsite.comI Put My Bra On For ThisI put my bra on for this. A Portion of All RAYGUN Sales Raise Money For Organizations That We Support. Black Screen Print on a Heather Cassis T-shirt (50% Combed Ringspun Cotton / 50% Polyester). Cut ... 120
