Carterhaugh Activities Recap for June 2025

Let me spill the beans on some rad events and lit can't-miss content coming your way!

Events

June 4 at 6:45PM ET – Smithsonian Associates: "Jack: Tales of the Ultimate Underdog"

You probably think you know ol' Jack, the lad who climbed a beanstalk to the clouds and swiped a giant's loot, but you ain't seen nothing yet! Jack Tales are a whole category of stories that span the UK and US, and guess who's the ultimate underdog who always comes out on top despite being outnumbered and outmatched? That's right – our boy Jack! He ain't just vanquishing giants and dragons, he's messing with his brothers and bagging the prettiest dame in town.

Now, you might've heard that folks from Appalachia are ignorant hillbillies, but these traditional storytellers from the area, particularly the Hicks-Harmon family, would like to disagree. They're putting Jack to work, using him to debunk stereotypes about themselves and their neighbors, showing off their smarts and perseverance.

Folklorists Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman dive deep into Jack Tales, comparing how they're told in the US and UK, explaining why Jack is such a badass, and revealing why these stories have stuck around when so many others have flown the coop. The lecture will be interactive, and you can grab your tickets by clicking here!

June 18 at 7:00 PM ET – Fairy Tale Salon

It's almost summertime, and we're having another chatty get-together, just like last year! This time, we're talking about books that have cracked us up, blown our minds, or made us wish we'd written 'em ourselves. If you want to join the discussion, make sure you're on the Salonnières tier or higher for June!

June 25 at 7:00 PM ET – Book Club

Oh boy, we're super pumped for our June book club featuring Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie! She's gonna be joining us for the discussion, too! The book's about the women of and their never-ending tears at the hands of La Llorona. One of the women, Mercy, survived the Weeping Woman and is now fighting to break free from generational trauma using plant medicine, pulp books, and the promise of a love so crazy it'll leave La Llorona green with envy.

Now, Weep, Woman, Weep has a few trigger warnings, including assault, domestic violence, racism, and colorism, so just be aware of that before diving in. You can gotta head over to our Patreon and be on the $7+ tier for June to join the discussion!

Courses

Find Your Fairy Tale Mini-Course ($17)

Need a little whimsy in your life? Our Find Your Fairy Tale mini-course is just what the fairy doctor ordered! This bite-sized course helps you connect with the world of fairy tales, tapping into the stories that underpin your life so you can harness their power or even start changing 'em up. We promise top-notch academics, a hearty dose of enchantment, and an entrance to a world of everyday whimsy. Grab it by clicking here!

Publications

Sara's got a new poem, “The Girl Who Wouldn't Die,” in Fairy Tale Review's Arsenic Issue! You can check it out here.

We've got a new poem in the Sleeping Beauty issue of Fairy Tale Magazine. You can read our poem “Gifts for Girls” for free online!

We've also got two poems in Clarion Poetry Magazine, Issue #4: “A Dress of Paper” and “Snow White and Rose Red II.”

Lifestyle – Spice up your life by attending the Smithsonian Associates lecture, "Jack: Tales of the Ultimate Underdog," on June 4 at 6:45PM ET.
Fashion-and-Beauty – Join the Fairy Tale Salon on June 18 at 7:00 PM ET for a chatty get-together about books that have left an impact.
Food-and-Drink – Tear up with the women of Sueño, New Mexico, as you read Maria DeBlassie's Weep, Woman, Weep for our June book club.
Home-and-Garden –Transform your life with the Find Your Fairy Tale mini-course, offering academic insight and a touch of enchantment.
Relationships – Be aware of trigger warnings in Weep, Woman, Weep before joining the June book club discussion with the author, Maria DeBlassie.
Pets – A new poem, “The Girl Who Wouldn't Die,” by Sara can be found in Fairy Tale Review's Arsenic Issue.
Travel –Visit our digital pages and read our poem "Gifts for Girls" in the Sleeping Beauty issue of Fairy Tale Magazine for free.
Cars – Strengthen your skills and gain knowledge by enrolling in our courses.
Education-and-Self-Development – Upgrade your personal growth with our Find Your Fairy Tale mini-course.
Personal-Growth – Discover traditional Jack Tales, debunking stereotypes and showcasing smarts and perseverance.
Career-Development – Seek job search advice, skills training, and learning opportunities to boost your career.
Job-Search – Navigate your career route with our extensive educational and self-development resources.
Learning –Stay tuned for upcoming knowledge-packed events, courses, and publications.
Skills-Training – Explore a vast array of courses to help you learn new skills and advance in your career.
Sports –Get your sports fix with premier football, soccer, WNBA, baseball, hockey, golf, and tennis coverage.
Football (Soccer) – Follow European leagues for enthralling football (soccer) action.
Basketball – Dive into NBA, NCAA basketball updates, discussions, and expert analysis.
Baseball (MLB) – Revisit the past season's MLB highlights and eagerly await the next season.
Hockey (NHL) –Experience the thrill of NHL games, breakaway goals, and nail-biting overtime matches.