Archive for September 2020

Queer Fiction Blog: October 2020

By JordanDSeptember 30, 2020

Welcome to the October 2020 edition of the Queer Fiction Blog! This month we have a transgender Latinx Brujo solving the mystery of a classmate's death, a memorysmith falling for the Autistic man who appears in his fantasy memories, and two young ladies coming out as lesbian in Japan. Happy Reading! Title/Author: Cemetery Boys by Adian…

Ruth Bader Ginsburg & Dissents: What’s a Dissent?

By Dhruti BhagatSeptember 29, 2020

In the wake of Justice Ginsburg's death we examine one of her legacies: dissents. What the heck is a dissent anyway?

Teen Volunteer Review: In the Heat of the Night

By LauraBSeptember 28, 2020

Recently, Boston Latin School student Elizabeth Choi watched the 1967 classic In the Heat of the Night. Check out her thoughts on the film.

When You Can’t Look at the Photograph, Look Into the Person Behind It

By Aaron SchmidtSeptember 25, 2020

Working with the Boston Public Library’s extensive photographic collections from home has been a challenge. While digitized images are crucial in our work, evaluating an object that you cannot see in person is like solving a murder with just the chalk outline. But thanks to a photograph inventory project at the BPL completed in 2019…

Teen Volunteer Movie Review: The Count of Monte Cristo

By LauraBSeptember 23, 2020

Today, Elizabeth Choi, a student at Boston Latin School, is sharing her criticism of The Count of Monte Cristo.

Beyond Body Positivity: Memoirs of the Body

By Sarah MahonSeptember 22, 2020

When you feel like you have no one to share your self-acceptance journey with, memoirs are a great resource to turn to. By learning about others’ lived experiences, you realize you’re not alone in your struggle.