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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 19h

Image Description: Over a black background, Split This Rock's red logo and text: "Fall Events. Gather with us and support poetry for social change!." Below, a list of 4 titles of upcoming virtual & in-person events October through November, and a URL: splitthisrock.org.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 19h

This Fall, choose your own adventure with Split This Rock poetry events. We offer both virtual & in-person events in Washington, D.C. Which will you choose? Featuring poets Tala Khanmalek, A.D. Lauren-Abunassar, Kay Ulanday Barrett, Mahogany L. Browne, and more. Learn more: bit.ly/3Vren5N #Poetry

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Come through to write with us & support poetry for social change! All writing levels are welcome at our virtual & in-person workshops. Tickets are on a sliding scale. Looking to soak up some poetry? RSVP for our FREE book launch & reading in DC with @shoutmousepress.bsky.social! #Poetry #DCarts

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Split This Rock's new slate of program offerings is LIVE! Join us for virtual/in-person workshops with Tala Khanmalek, A.D. Lauren-Abunassar, Kay Ulanday Barrett, Camisha L. Jones & Rob Macaisa Colgate! PLUS the free Stubborn Roots Book Launch in Washington, D.C.! Learn more: bit.ly/3Vren5N #Poetry

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Image Description: Over a black background, glowing text reads “Event Calendar.” Below, 6 rectangles styled to look like tickets with dates, titles & featured poet names. 2 events will take place in Washington, D.C. 4 events will be virtual. Below, a URL: splitthisrock.org.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Community, Split This Rock has successfully raised the remaining $10,000 of our $68,750 fundraising goal! We are so grateful to everyone who responded to and shared our May fundraising update. Without you, this would not have been possible. Read the full update: bit.ly/3TnY358

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Image Description: Split This Rock’s red logo at the top with multi-colored falling confetti in the background. The text of the first paragraph is in the post, along with an expression of gratitude for community support during the hardest year in the organization’s history.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In 2025, Split This Rock & @shoutmousepress.bsky.social collaborated to host youth for poetry & political education workshops. The result: Stubborn Roots: Poems to Grow a Better World, by 18 young writers of color. Let's support these young writers with a huge wave of preorder sales: bit.ly/3Sbd2Pk

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Stubborn Roots -- Poems to Grow a Better World — Shout Mouse Press

This powerful anthology illuminates today’s activist experience through the poetry and essays of our most vital and essential youth.

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Shout Mouse Press @shoutmousepress.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

⭐ Stubborn Roots just earned a starred review in @slj.com — "a ray of hope to readers who may have a shared experience or struggle." Out Oct. 7, preorder today! shoutmousepress.org/bookstore/stubbornroots @pubspotlight.bsky.social

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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Stubborn Roots -- Poems to Grow a Better World — Shout Mouse Press

This powerful anthology illuminates today’s activist experience through the poetry and essays of our most vital and essential youth.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

For this year's #SealeyChallenge, we curated a list of 31 #poetry books and 3 poetry anthologies on Split This Rock's Bookshop storefront: bit.ly/4ySbavz We're a #Bookshop affiliate, so when you buy books via our list, we earn a commission (but doesn’t cost you extra!).

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2026 Sealey Challenge Reading List

Check out this list on Bookshop

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It's our honor to include your beautiful book! Thank you for all your brilliant work in the world, Travis 🌟

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Travis Chi Wing Lau (劉志頴) @travisclau.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Grateful to be included on @splitthisrock.bsky.social's Sealey Challenge reading list! What great company to be in: bookshop.org/lists/2026-s...

Collage of the 31 book covers on Split This Rock's 2026 Sealey Challenge Reading List. The full list is available at Split This Rock's Bookshop online storefront: https://bookshop.org/lists/2026-sealey-challenge-reading-list

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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2026 Sealey Challenge Reading List

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Amir McClam reads “I FEEL MOST DISABLED WHEN THROWN AGAINST A CLOCKWHITE BACKGROUND” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice #Poetry Database: bit.ly/3RiPtDQ This #DisabilityPrideMonth, join us in sharing poems by disabled poets! #DisabilityPride

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Video Description: Amir McClam, a Black person with dark brown skin, big Piscean eyes, a nose hoop, and a headwrap, reads an excerpt from their poem “I FEEL MOST DISABLED WHEN THROWN AGAINST A CLOCKWHITE BACKGROUND” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Arianna Monet reads “I’m rewatching the She Ra episode where Glimmer gets sick for the first time” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice #Poetry Database: bit.ly/4eQjh2o This #DisabilityPrideMonth, join us in sharing poems by disabled poets!

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Video Description: Arianna Monet, a dark-skinned Black femme with dark curly hair, dimples, and oversized glasses, reads an excerpt from their poem “I’m rewatching the She Ra episode where Glimmer gets sick for the first time” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

MT Vallarta reads “What Happens When the Matriarch Dies” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice #Poetry Database: bit.ly/4gkrSwD This #DisabilityPrideMonth, share poems by disabled poets! It's one way to resist the erasure of disabled experiences.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Video Description: MT Vallarta, a Filipinx femme with light brown skin, short black hair, winged eyeliner & a gold septum ring, reads an excerpt from “What Happens When the Matriarch Dies” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice Poetry Database.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Tala Khanmalek reads “Of Beauty” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice #Poetry Database: bit.ly/4vKLQ8O This #DisabilityPrideMonth, join us in sharing poems by disabled poets! It's one way to resist the erasure of disabled voices & experiences.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Ina Cariño reads “Summer Figs” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice #Poetry Database: bit.ly/4eDt2Cf This #DisabilityPrideMonth, join us in sharing poems by disabled poets! It's one way to resist the erasure of disabled voices & experiences.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Video Description: Ina Cariño, a brown femme with mid-length dark wavy hair, reads an excerpt from their poem “Summer Figs” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice Poetry Database.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Yes, it's such a powerful poem! We're thrilled to be able to share it widely and to know that folks out there are receiving and connecting to it. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Video Description: Tala Khanmalek, a queer, agender, Iranian person with long curly brown hair and brown skin, reads an excerpt from their poem “Of Beauty” for Split This Rock’s Sick & Disabled Showcase Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice Poetry Database.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Thank you for sending this grant opportunity our way, Burgi! We've got it on our list for this summer. Appreciate you!! 🌟

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

TOMORROW, 5/28! Will you join us for 90 minutes of ground-breaking poetry & resistance? All ticket sales support Split This Rock's ongoing fundraising efforts. We're 85% of the way to our goal! Will you help us raise the rest? Tickets & more info: bit.ly/3QsFaMC

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We are now 85% of the way to our fundraising goal! We will continue our efforts to raise the remaining 15% of our goal—that’s just over $10,000—by the end of the summer. Can we count on you to help us meet our goal? Donate online: bit.ly/GiveSplitThi... Get virtual reading tickets: bit.ly/3QsFaMC

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Resist & Revel: An Asian & Pacific Islander Poetry Celebration

Split This Rock and Kay Ulanday Barrett are back to host another spectacular virtual poetry reading! Join us for Resist & Revel: An Asian & Pacific Islander Poetry Celebration, featuring:Aliah...

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

In August, we came to you with a rallying call to ask what support you could offer as we aimed to bridge a funding gap. We are elated to share WE ARE STILL HERE thanks to every donation of funds, time, and talent that you contributed to allow Split This Rock to keep doing our necessary work. [Cont.]

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Image Description: Split This Rock’s red logo and bold text that reads “FUNDRAISING UPDATE” at the top. Below, enclosed in a yellow box, text reads: "Since August, we've raised $58,362 of our $68,750 goal." A yellow progress bar shows 85%. The graphic includes text & a URL from the post.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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Resist & Revel: An Asian & Pacific Islander Poetry Celebration

Split This Rock and Kay Ulanday Barrett are back to host another spectacular virtual poetry reading! Join us for Resist & Revel: An Asian & Pacific Islander Poetry Celebration, featuring:Aliah...

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

90 minutes of poems. 7 ground-breaking Asian & Pacific Islander poets. 1 community of poetry & resistance. Get your $5 ticket to Resist & Revel: An Asian & Pacific Islander Poetry Celebration on 5/28! Learn more about our incredible line-up of readers: bit.ly/3QsFaMC #AAPI #APIA #Poetry

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Image Description: Abstract orange & blue background with Split This Rock's logo at the top. The graphic reads "Resist & Revel: An Asian & Pacific Islander Poetry Celebration. May 28, 2026, 6:30-8 pm EDT. Tickets $5-20." Includes names of the host & featured poets from post.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

This event is made possible by the generosity of poets who offered to donate their time & talents. With their help & yours, Split This Rock can bridge a funding gap. Tickets for Resist & Revel: An Asian & Pacific Islander Poetry Celebration support our ongoing fundraising efforts. Thank you!

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

SPLIT THIS ROCK VIRTUAL READING ACCESSIBILITY: On-screen ASL interpretation, Zoom auto-captions & a document formatted for screen readers with poet bios & poem text will be provided. For accessibility questions & requests, email info@splitthisrock.org with "ACCESS" in the subject line by May 18.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

For just $5, gather with our poetry community for 90 minutes of brilliance from 7 incredible Asian & Pacific Islander poets! Will we see you there?

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

For just $5, gather with our poetry community for 90 minutes of brilliance from 7 incredible Asian & Pacific Islander poets! Will we see you there?

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Golden (@goldenthem.bsky.social) reads from “UNDERGROUND” for the Trans Day of Visibility Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice Poetry Database: bit.ly/4cxv44y This #NationalPoetryMonth, join us in sharing poems by trans poets! It's one way to resist the hostile erasure of trans experiences.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Jimena Lucero reads “All of This Is Ours” for the Trans Day of Visibility Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice Poetry Database: bit.ly/3Oq7Yos This #NationalPoetryMonth, join us in joyfully sharing poems by trans poets! It's one way to resist the hostile erasure of trans voices & experiences.

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Split This Rock @splitthisrock.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Zuggie Tate reads “The Days On Which Trans Women (I) win” for the Trans Day of Visibility Collection in The Quarry: A Social Justice Poetry Database: bit.ly/4ct5AoP This #NationalPoetryMonth, join us in sharing poems by trans poets! It's one way to resist the hostile erasure of trans experiences.

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