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The Latest

• Ready to play and make? If you’re looking for a space to play, make and learn, I’ve got you! Cafecito & Conversation (Maker Edition) is coming November 6! Click here to fill out an interest form.

• Are you looking for an IELTS course with a safe space and supportive peers? Preparing for the IELTS can be daunting and leave you feeling overwhelmed. A new class is forming now! Send us a message at me@rosecoolbeans.com for more information.

Word of Mouth

Reclaim /rɪˈkleɪm/

To reclaim something is to get it back. Some people in the LGBTQIA+ community have reclaimed the word “queer,” which was once a degrading schoolyard epithet.

To claim is to declare or take ownership of something. To reclaim is to retake something lost. Indigenous peoples are reclaiming their cultures despite the effects of colonialism. Reclaim comes from the Old French reclamer, “to call back,” which is rooted in the Latin word reclamare, “cry out against, or appeal.”

“Reclamation is the phenomenon of an oppressed group repurposing language to its own ends. A case study is reclamation of slur words. Popa-Wyatt and Wyatt (2018) argued that a slurring utterance is a speech act which performs a discourse role assignment. It assigns a subordinate role to the target, while the speaker assumes a dominant role. This pair of role assignments is used to oppress the target.” (PhilArchive)

To read on click here.

Books & Beans⁣

Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity by Felicia Day

“Felicia Day takes you on a journey to find, rekindle, or expand your creative passions.

Whether you enjoy writing, baking, painting, podcasting, playing music, or have yet to uncover your favorite creative outlet, Embrace Your Weird will help you unlock the power of self-expression.” (Goodreads)

Cool Finds

• The Owl House by Dana Terrace

“Accidentally sent to the world of the Boiling Isles before a trip to summer camp, a teenage human named Luz longs to become a witch, with the rebellious Eda and pint-sized demon King at her aid.” (IMDb)

I highly recommend this series. It’s got two things I love: humor and heart. This cartoon is not just for kids; it tackles topics we all face in life.

• “Brilliant creates inspiring, interactive learning experiences for ages 10 through 110. Award-winning teachers, researchers, and professionals illuminate the soul of math, science, and computer science through fun, bite-sized problem solving explorations.” (App Store)

Brilliant has become my go-to educational course library for math, science, and computer science. These subjects can seem difficult, and they are at times. Still, apps like Brilliant make them fun to learn!

Dice & Games

“Immerse yourself in a story-driven action-adventure set in a charming world rich with exploration and fast-paced combat. Play as Kena, a young Spirit Guide travelling to an abandoned village in search of the sacred mountain shrine.” (PlayStation)

Kena has put all my gaming skills to the test, and I love it. I also love my companions; they’re adorbs! Remember, gaming is all about challenging yourself and finding new and creative ways to level up.

Curated with love by Rose Cortijo, BEO (Bean Executive Officer).