Today may or may not be Shakespeare’s birthday. Regardless, #Shakespeare studies should be open to scholars of all kinds. References for journal articles/ books should not simply rely on people and perspectives whose work continually dominates the field. #ShareYourShakespeare 1/6

The people who study this work are diverse—but we wouldn’t know that through trade publications and general articles in newspapers. Ask #shakerace scholars to write articles, review books, give perspective. Also ask diverse BIPOC, disability, LGBT scholars what they think. 2/6

Don’t assume that there isn’t new work out there. Learn more about the early theater from @B4Shakes and from @BeyondShakes. Stop blindly worshiping Shakespeare that underpins sexism and cultural supremacy. 3/6

Welcome people who are interested, new, and have questions. Be inclusive! If you are fortunate to have students, meet then where they are. Allow them to question, struggle, and find their own version of Shakespeare. 4/6

If you are at the top of this field, DO NOT ASSUME THAT YOU ARE ABOVE THE CONVERSATIONS HAPPENING IN HERE. Get off of your damned high horse. It’s 2020! Read @ProfKFH’s and @Elysabethgrace’s foundational books. AND CITE THEM. 5/6

Happy birthday, @WilShakespere. Make sure you encourage more people to think about who studies you, how they cite you and each other, and continually change your legacy. 6/6