Banned Books Blog: August 2024

Welcome to the Banned Books Blog! This August 2024, we have two young children having a difficult conversation about police brutality in their town, and the most banned book in Massachusetts. These titles may be available in other formats or languages. Check our catalog for availability! Did you know that Banned Books Week will occur…
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Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington was a pianist, a composer, and a bandleader. He was born in Washington, D.C. in 1899 as Edward Kennedy Ellington. Duke was a name he picked up in childhood, given to him to describe his elegant manner. His parents were part of the Black middle class of Washington, D.C., and both played music…
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Queer Lit Review: August 2024

Hello and welcome to the August 2024 edition of the Queer Lit Review! This month we are introducing Dani, a new reviewer, who comes to us from the South Boston Branch as a children's librarian!  Dani's fun facts include: I love having dyed hair, but have only ever done shades of pink and purple. My…
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