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Joined November 2008

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'They' by Helle Helle is a startlingly intimate and powerful portrait about the fragile, yet irrevocable bond between a young girl and her dying mother. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4eNQNaJ
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'Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist' by Judith Heumann recounts her fight for disability rights, from childhood discrimination to helping secure landmark accessibility legislation. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4aBY4Id
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Immigrants have always shaped America’s story. As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, The New York Public Library invites you to share your story and reflect on what America’s 250th means to you. Join us virtually or in person and reflect on
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'A People's History of the United States' by Howard Zinn is told through the eyes of women, workers, minorities, and the poor, and critiques traditional narratives by focusing on class struggle, exploitation, and grassroots resistance. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4xJyriv
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Jul 2
In 'Swimming Lessons' by Claire Fuller, twelve years after her mother Ingrid disappeared, Flora returns home to care for her ailing father and discovers letters hidden around the house that reveal the mystery of Ingrid's final weeks. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4oSjpDe
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Jul 2
See the words that helped shape the nation at NYPL. Now through July 7, the Declaration of Independence will be projected onto the facade of our flagship 42nd Street building at sundown during a special weeklong display. The projection is part of NYPL’s commemoration of
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Jul 1
In 'It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect' by Gaelynn Lea, she shares her story of becoming a touring musician and accessibility advocate. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4aNeRrK
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Jun 30
'Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much' by Cynthia Erivo shares how embracing our hidden selves fuels growth and proves we’re capable of so much more. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4uXldMl
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Jun 29
In 'Model Home' by Rivers Solomon, the Maxwells, the only Black family in a gated community, endure years of strange events in their picture-perfect house. After their parents' deaths, the siblings head home to uncover what really happened. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4oKKPdT
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Jun 28
Today, we remember Pride marches of the past that paved the way. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Curator Jason Baumann tells the story behind a dress that lesbian activist Barbara Gittings made herself for "Reminder Days" advocating for LGBT rights. Hear more from the audio guide, narrated by
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Jun 28
In 'Hemlock' by Melissa Faliveno, a woman haunted by a dark inheritance returns to the woods where her mother vanished in this queer Gothic—a butch Black Swan. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4gDmSTP
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Jun 28
Ka-Boom! 💥 Check out your next great comic. From stories of queer joy to powerful reflections on LGBTQ+ history, these 10 new comics and manga titles were selected by NYPL’s Comics Committee. Save this list for you next visit to the Library: on.nypl.org/4vylRkL
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Jun 27
In 'Last First Kiss' by Julian Winters, sparks fly in this M/M second-chance rom-com when an event planner must work a high-profile wedding with his first love and heartbreak. Sarcastic tension soon turns into steamy, secret hookups. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4b6uj2h
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