Lena Coakley

Globe & Mail bestselling author of WORLDS OF INK & SHADOW, WITCHLANDERS and WICKED NIX. Rep'd by Steven Malk. CANSCAIP SFWA

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

Tyger, tyger burning bright…

[Read A Little Poetry @readalittlepoem]

Do you remember the first poem you ever loved? The one that struck a chord deep within you, and perhaps, ignited your passion for poetry?

[Rohase Piercy @PiercyRohase]

Brits of a certain age will get it ... 🤨

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

Learn #Japanese Through Japanese Songs! Such a fun idea! Can’t wait to learn more songs! @modern-japanese https://t.co/P6OZbIRUd3

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Neerja Bhanot was a 22 year old flight attendant on a hijacked plane, Pan Am Flight 73 on 5 September 1986 during a stopover

The terrorists demanded her to collect the passports of all the passengers, intending to identify the Americans among them. Recognizing the danger this posed, she and her fellow attendants under her charge hid the passports of the American passengers, some under seats and others down a garbage chute, making it difficult for the hijackers to distinguish between nationalities.
As the hijacking stretched on for 17 hours the terrorists eventually resorted to violence by opening fire and setting off explosives.

Neerja opened one of the airplane doors, and even though she could have been the first one to escape from the aircraft, she did not do so and instead started helping the other passengers and unaccompanied children. That is when she was caught and her courage was met with extreme cruelty. She was killed.

Neerja's actions saved many lives.

In addition to saving the lives of many hostages, Neerja Bhanot also helped prevent the plane from getting off the ground

A young child on board, who was just seven years old at the time, grew up to become a captain for a major airline. He credits Neerja as his inspiration, acknowledging that he owes every day of his life to her

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

@DeborahKerbel ❤️❤️❤️

[Mobley 🏴 @mobleywho]

"Hoarders" tv show but it's a host interrogating rich people about why they hoard wealth that could be used to eliminate suffering

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

This year, I’m celebrating Banned Books Week and the freedom to read with people across the country. I wrote out a few of my thoughts, and wanted to share the stories of some folks who are working on this issue.
https://t.co/cq3Zjr7aAB

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

Cool!

[Ms. Desberg @MsDesberg]

Tomorrow begins our identity unit … kicking it off with @lenacoakley Mirror Image & a few companion pieces … including some positive affirmations inspired by @LouiseHay Mirror Work.🪞#reading #writing #sel

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

Turning off @CTVNews until Michael Melling is fired.

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

After losing control of his intellectual property — including “The Last Unicorn,” a classic and a strong seller for decades — Peter Beagle has regained the rights, and is publishing again. https://t.co/YuWvZZcyJr

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

@nilebaybee No power Yonge and Queen

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

No power Yonge and Queen #Toronto Anyone else? #blackout

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

Fantastic!!! Congratulations @HeatherMOConnor

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

Da vet will never find me here

[Lena Coakley @lenacoakley]

#Toronto

[Kristina Baker @GRE_MrsB]

A fun “Books and Breakfast” before school to talk about @lenacoakley’s Wicked Nix! We shared our favorite parts and what in the book was “twisty, heartfelt, startling, or mischievous” (and also ate too many donuts!)