Where Can Classics Take You?
New project from Bloomsbury Publishing
Dear Classical Wisdom Kids,
As you may have noticed we have just begun our regular posts again; we’ve hit the road and there is just too much exciting stuff that Owly has to share! In fact, Frida already responded to the first batch of kid questions here and will send out the next video in a day or two to will reveal some more super cool ancient sites…
In the meantime, a quick note: Here at Classical Wisdom (& Kids) we fervently believe that helping to promote and preserve the classics (as well as interest in the ancients) is a world wide endeavor! So we are always happy to share other cool ideas and initiatives from folks who also take part in our mission.
As such, I have a short message from the Classical Studies team at Bloomsbury Publishing, who decided to launch the ‘Where Can Classics Take You?’ project in 2024.
Read on below to learn about their resources and how you can take part…
All the best,
Anya Leonard
Founder and Director
Classical Wisdom and Classical Wisdom Kids
And please let us know if YOU are also active in any Classics programs in our comments section below…
‘Where Can Classics Take You?’
Like many HSS subjects, classical studies faces funding cuts and department downsizing. Schools are seeing low student uptake with many teachers struggling to keep their scheduled timetables or are losing their subject altogether. Students, particularly in state schools, aren’t getting the opportunity to study classics and later on face pressure to choose ‘practical’ or job-specific degrees.
As a publisher of books for teachers and students from KS3 to PhD (and beyond) we want to celebrate those who are working hard to keep this amazing subject alive and to showcase the transferable skills and career opportunities that studying classics can lead to.
So far we’ve launched a digital magazine, which you can read here. In its virtual pages you’ll find interviews, stories and personal accounts. Plus, you’ll find book recommendations and resources from our partners to help you find out more about classics and the communities available to you.
Some of our favourite articles include:
- A piece by award-winning teacher and illustrator, Cora Beth Fraser, who talks about her experiences as a classicist with autism
- A piece by a Latin tutor, Aurelie Radway, who lays out how virtual classrooms expand classics learning to pupils in state schools
- An interview with a 17-year old student, Cait Kremenstein, who won a Classical Association x Bloomsbury creative writing competition
We also have a YouTube series: Conversations with Classicists. Across these short videos, each of our interviewees tell us, in their own words, what they love about classics and where it’s taken them.
Want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out our short survey and tell us what you love about classics.