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Mythology Retellings are for TikTok Teens

Teens are into mythology retellings, but how do we point them to the sources? Can we call the recent influx of mythology retellings a trend if myth books have always been popular?Every generation has its zeitgeist of introductions to Greek and Roman mythology: Edith Hamilton’s evergreen Mythology, Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, and Madeline Miller’s…… Continue reading Mythology Retellings are for TikTok Teens

March Madness | Roman Authors TikTok Filter

I know nothing about March Madness or basketball broadly, but I know about Roman authors and want to be involved. So I made this. You can use it on TikTok. Still have no idea how to make these on Instagram, but I’m working on it. https://www.tiktok.com/@maialeechin/video/7213001684363103531?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7206139420696823339 TikTok Roman Authors March Madness Filter example Tilt your…… Continue reading March Madness | Roman Authors TikTok Filter

Women’s History Month | Mythological Women Filter

Celebrating Women’s History Month This month, I plan to continue public engagement with antiquity. I created a “Greek + Roman Mythological Women” filter for Women’s History Month that spits a random answer. The filter is currently only available on Tiktok, but I hope to upload it to Instagram by the end of the week. I’d…… Continue reading Women’s History Month | Mythological Women Filter

Black History Month | Black Classicists Filter

If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve probably already seen the ‘Black Classicists’ filter that I made for Black History Month. If you don’t already follow me on Twitter — well, why the heck not? You can find me @maialeechin. https://twitter.com/maialeechin/status/1621977867381784581 The filter is available on Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook. I used information from the…… Continue reading Black History Month | Black Classicists Filter

first book deal announcement! :D

6/19/2023 Update You can find more information about Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases here. Announcement details I’m thrilled to announce that I have signed my first book deal with Andrews McMeel Publishing. Alyssa Jennette of Stonesong Literary facilitated the deal with Madelyn Burt from Stonesong. This book will contain phrase entries with…… Continue reading first book deal announcement! 😀

My Community Engagement Workshop at CANE Summer Institute

What is the CANE Summer Institute? A couple of months ago, I was asked if I’d be interested in sharing my research on Classics and Community Engagement with the CANE Summer Institute. Um, DUH! Unfortunately, I’ve been feeling quite left out of the field now that I’ve left my teaching position. But, I’m excited to…… Continue reading My Community Engagement Workshop at CANE Summer Institute