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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I was invited to speak at the 6th annual commencement for the NAACP Back-to-School-Stay-in-School. It was an incredible honor to share some words of hope with the 28 graduates from this life-changing alternative program! 28 students expelled from the public school district made a way out of no way!

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Last night I got to hear Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings speak @illinoisstateu.bsky.social She is brilliant, funny, and invested in the success of our children. #CRP #CulturallyResponsivePedagogy #CulturallyResponsive #KnowBetterDoBetter

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Don’t forget to vote today. The primary election is where you vote can make the greatest impact. #YourVoiceMatters #YourVoteMatters #ElectionDay #Primaries

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Brilliant! And yes, picture books are for everyone. They can, and should, be used to start transformative conversations for all of us.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Yes! It’s an invitation to dialogue. It’s a great read aloud that students can discuss together.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

So many great things happening this month in all of our schools. Also, I feel like it’s been a minute since I have announced that I love my job. It’s true. I love my job. #ILoveMyJob #BlackHistory #BlackFuture #BlackEverything #ABlackGirlWillSaveTheWorld

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Picture books are for everyone! Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of The First Black Woman in Congress is written by @authoraliciadwilliams and @aprilwharrison and celebrates the courage and heart of one of my heroes—Shirley Chisholm. #BHM #BlackHistory #BlackWomenInHistory #ShoutOutToBlackWomen

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Picture books are for everyone… Including you. I Am Enough is written by @ladygracebyers and illustrated by @keturahariel “Like the sun, I’m here to shine.” I am enough, and so are you. #IAmEnough #Representation #PictureBooksAreForEveryone #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Picture books are for everyone. BIG is a phenomenal picture book written and illustrated by the brilliant and beautiful @vashtiharrison.bsky.social #WordsMatter #RepresentationMatters #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackAuthorsMatter #PictureBooksAreForEveryone

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Bebé Antirracista es un libro de cartón que comparte los nueve principios del antirracismo escritos por @ibramxk.bsky.social. Por ejemplo, debemos centrarnos en las políticas, no en las personas. Las ilustraciones son de Ashley Lukashevsky. ¡Todos deberían aprender sobre antirracismo! ¡En español!

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I Heard: An American Story is a picture book written by J Nailah Avery and illustrated by @juststeffiart.bsky.social This gorgeous picture book tells a story of origin and roots, pain, rising up, and healing. #BlackHistoryMonth #HopeAndResilience #PowerOfStory #Storytelling #Diaspora

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Picture books are for everyone. There Was A Party For Langston by @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social and illustrated by @wjpumphrey and @jpumphrey celebrates the brilliant poet Langston Hughes and his LOVE for words. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #Representation #LangstonHughes #PictureBooks

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Picture books are for everyone. The Other Side is written by @jacqueline_woodson (Aye! Today is her birthday!) and is illustrated by the artistrator @e.b.lewis. Clover and Annie live across the fence and are not allowed to go to the to the other side. #ComeTogether #BHM #Friendship #BreakBarriers

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Of course I am still going to feature a picture book! Hidden Figures was written by @margotleeshetterly.bsky.social and illustrated by @laurafreemanart #WomenInScience #BlackWomenInScience #BlackWomenMatter #BHM #STEM

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Keira and Bianca are best friends at school. Outside of school, they are not allowed to play together. That Flag is written by the gorgeous @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social and illustrated by the artivist @4nikkolas.bsky.social #BlackAuthorsMatter #BlackIllustratorsMatter #Healing #BlackHistory #BHM

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Missing Mama by @armyvet5.bsky.social and illustrated by @rahele.bsky.social is a beautiful picture book about PTSD. Momma comes back from army deployment. Some days she’s sad and can’t bring her “sunlight spotlight smile.” #BlackAuthorsMatter #MentalHealthMatters #BHM #PTSD #BlackMomsMatter

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Wait! Did the racists really create their own segregated halftime show? Are they really that bothered by an American citizen who might sing some of his songs in Spanish? What’s next? Separate water fountains? Separate schools? Oh wait, we did that before.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

A little more picture book love and love of “the other game.” HOOP QUEENS 2 by @crs2fit features poems about some of our favorite women in basketball. There’s a lot of good ones, and my favorite is CP—a poem about Candace Parker. #Poetry #Basketball #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInSports #Representation

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Saturday Magic: A Hoodoo Story by @writingtochangethenarrative and @kenda_bell (illustrated by @sawyercloud01) is a sweet book about Dayo who spends the day recognizing the presence of her ancestors. #RepresentationMatters #BHM #Diaspora #Ancestors #Joy

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Picture books are for everyone. -Crown: Ode to the Fresh Cut -I Am Every Good a Thing written by @authorderrickdbarnes and illustrated by the oil-painting, gallery-filling, uses-every-color-but-brown, fine-artist @gordoncjamesfineart #GoodToTheCore #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #RepresentationMatters

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Picture books are for everyone. This beauty, written and illustrated by Javaka Steptoe, tells us about the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat. I love it when one of my favorite artist writes and draws about one of my favorite artists. #Basquiat #PictureBooks #IllustratorsMatter #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Picture books are for everyone. Magnolia Flower is an @ibramxk.bsky.social adaptation of a folktale written by @zoranealehurstontrust Don’t miss the gorgeous illustrations by @loveiswise.bsky.social #PictureBooksAreForEveryone #MagnoliaFlower #BHM #RepresentationMatters

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Thank YOU so much! The world needs more beautiful books that speak truth!

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Picture books are for everyone. This month, I will try to feature some of my favorites each day. #PictureBooksAreForEveryone #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #AbolitionIsLove @syrusmarcusware.bsky.social and Alanna Fricker

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This is the beautiful face of sweet Sonya. The thug who murdered her was sentenced to 20 years. All of my social media feeds are filled with his face, and I don’t want to see it. In an effort to make the world a more beautiful place, I’m posting the beautiful face of Sonya. #SayHerName #SonyaMassey

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Listening (and taking notes) as Dr. @cmkoudelka.bsky.social presents on the bridge between humanity and AI. @midstatereading @ilreadcouncil

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Making vision boards for 2026. Big hopes! Big dreams! Big plans!

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

I’m usually more of a sunset girl, but I’m waking up to the idea of a great sunrise. #WakingUp #AllThingsNew #NewActions #Transformation #Praxis

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Sending you love and celebrating your abundance!

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

lol. Maybe I can write that when I’m up late and can’t sleep. Ooh, maybe you should write it! Why we sleep by Matthew Walker The Sleep Book by Guy Meadows The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I’m writing one! Until then… The Body Keeps the Score is a good option. Also, What Happened to You? by Bruce Perry and Oprah.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

You—I am grateful for YOU! You make the world a better place, a brighter place. You matter! Happy Gratitude Day!

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Mercy— I need it. I’m not exempt from mistakes and foolishness. I am grateful for second chances (and third, seventeenth, and infinite chances). The good news is that there is enough grace and mercy to cover the worst of my worst. The other good news is that there’s enough for you too.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Books—Books have saved my life more than once. They’ve helped to know that I’m not alone, inspired healing, and made me a better human. I have so much gratitude for the authors/illustrators who bring hope and resilience to their books.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

My Friends—Y’all, I have the very best ones-seriously. They hold me accountable, calling me out and/or in when needed. They show up for me—to celebrate or comfort-either way. When I forget who I am they remind me. They love me. They are beautiful, smart, and fun! I really do have the very best ones.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

2025 Gratitude List Neuroplasticity—Healing is possible! It’s really hard work to transform our minds, create new patterns, and heal from wounds that wired our nervous system decades ago. It’s really hard, but it is possible. I know. I’m doing it. Just so you know, healing and thriving is awesome.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Two presentations, a suitcase full of books, countless hugs, and a fulfilled mind and heart. NCTE in Denver has been just what I needed! #NCTE25 #DreamBoldly

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

In Springfield, Illinois, my social media feeds are filled with updates on the trial related to the murder of Sonya Massey. Rather than continuing to look at the face of the murderer, I decided to post Sonya’s beautiful face. #SayHerName #SonyaMassey #JusticeForSonya 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Yes. I have seen students in the homeschool community thrive the most when they are part of a cohort, coop, or community. You know, co- something. Like, co-nnection.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Robert, I know that they still do in middle school. Yes, high school biology as well. And zoology class.

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

As we get ready to start the 2025-2026 school year, it’s important to think about the importance of relationship-building and connection. Check out this little article I wrote for @ilascdsocial @il_ascd. issuu.com/ilascdpublis... #Connection #Relationships #School #BackToSchool #Belonging #Humanity

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Julie Hoffman, EdD @hoffiecup.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I wrote a little article featuring the works of author @tiffdjack.bsky.social She’s got a new one coming out on July 1, 2025. www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/wed-posts/tr...

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