We are thrilled to have lots of new subscribers and participants at Reading Is Resistance. So....we thought we'd re-introduce ourselves with a behind-the-scenes look at who we are.
The first part in our three-part series is an introduction to the Newton Family, the primary Reading Is Resistance movers and shakers. The second part will be all about what we do, and the third part will be about our amazing student writers, editors, and social media super stars! We hope you'll get to know us a little bit and you'll let us know more about you, too.
You can read our formal bios HERE, and learn more informal stuff about us below!
NAME: Farnell Newton
WORK IN THE WORLD: music licensing, trumpeter, coffee roaster for Kind of Brew
ROLE IN READING IS RESISTANCE: co-founder
FAVORITE SNACK THESE DAYS: peanut butter pretzels
CURRENTLY READING: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
HOW I CHILL: listening to discussions on ClubHouse and watching anime
LISTENING TO: LoFiJazzSoul
LOCAL BUSINESS TO SUPPORT: Jo Brown's Carmel Corn
NEXT BIG PROJECT/RELEASE: Bridge City Revival Soul Record (releasing June 2021)
WHAT GIVES YOU HOPE: my five children
NAME: Zapoura Newton-Calvert
WORK IN THE WORLD: instructor at Portland State University, flower planter, trouble maker
ROLE IN READING IS RESISTANCE: co-founder
FAVORITE SNACK THESE DAYS: Blue Sky Granola, Cheezits
CURRENTLY READING: Ancestor Approved, edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith
HOW I CHILL: playing matching games on my phone, dog walks, watching retro tv (SeaQuest, anyone?), 2-hour naps
LISTENING TO: Black Belt Eagle Scout
LOCAL BUSINESS TO SUPPORT: Mimi's Fresh Tees
NEXT BIG PROJECT/RELEASE: Read for Justice Spring 2021:Migration & Immigration
WHAT GIVES YOU HOPE: my students
NAME: Vera Newton
WORK IN THE WORLD: starting a lipgloss company (Kisses n' Wishes), dog belly rub expert, cooking for the family
ROLE IN READING IS RESISTANCE: Vera's Reviews and Youth Advisory Team
FAVORITE SNACK THESE DAYS: confetti cheese cake and blue cheese white cheddar cheese puffs
CURRENTLY READING: Loki by Mackenzi Lee
HOW I CHILL: get into shorts, get into bed, put on a show
LISTENING TO: Lofi for Mermaids
LOCAL BUSINESS TO SUPPORT: Bernstein's Bagels
NEXT BIG PROJECT/RELEASE: launching Kisses n' Wishes
WHAT GIVES YOU HOPE: confetti cheese cake
NAME: Quincy Newton
WORK IN THE WORLD: continue to live, play Minecraft, draw every day
ROLE IN READING IS RESISTANCE: photo stager, book holder, reader
FAVORITE SNACKS THESE DAYS: gummy candies, all kinds
CURRENTLY READING: Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor
HOW I CHILL: play games or watch YouTube
LISTENING TO: "Never Gonna Give You Up"
LOCAL BUSINESS TO SUPPORT: Comic Cave PDX
NEXT BIG PROJECT/RELEASE: dominating Minecraft
WHAT GIVES YOU HOPE: friends