Paul and Ethel Heins were a power couple in the world of children’s literature; neither started their careers with a focus on children’s literature, yet they became two of the most influential people in the field during the twentieth century.
Queer Lit Review: March 2026
Welcome! This month we have a couple trying to save their respective businesses by working on the wedding of a shared ex, college lesbians coming together in a complicated relationship, and two middle school students finding a friend in each other.
Exploring Youth 2026 Summer Camps Around Boston
For Boston parents, what to do during the school break is already weighing heavily on the minds of many. If you’re unsure of what’s available in the Boston area, check out this list to see some fun and exciting options to keep your child active and enriched during summer vacation.
The Siege of Boston
From April 19, 1775 to March 17, 1776, Boston was under siege. The Continental Army and over 15,000 militia men from all over New England formed a line from Chelsea to Roxbury that cut off access by land. A British blockade in Boston Harbor cut off access by sea.
Queer Lit Review: February 2026
Welcome to the February Queer Lit Review! This month, we have a collection of poetry, a politician trying to prove himself in the middle of war, and a young man trying to confess his feelings to his roommate.
Queer Lit Review: January 2026
Welcome to a new year with the Queer Lit Review blog! To start the year off, we'll introduce our reviewers and what we're all excited for before we get into the reviews.
Behind the Scenes of the BPL: Nga (Jenny) Chan
Meet Nga (Jenny) Chan, Special Library Assistant at the Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library!
King’s Chapel & King’s Chapel Burying Ground
Located on Tremont Street, King’s Chapel and King’s Chapel Burying Ground are two of the oldest sites you’ll see on the Freedom Trail. But did you know that they are not actually affiliated with each other? Read on to learn more!
2026-2027 Research Fellowships with BPL’s Special Collections Department
The Boston Public Library is proud to announce two research fellowships to support the use of special collections: The Telling Boston's Stories Fellowships is a four-week fellowship, intended to support research projects whose focus is on the people and communities of Boston that are commonly left out of the historical narrative. The Surfacing Overlooked Stories…
Queer Lit Review: December 2025
Hello and welcome to the December edition of the Queer Lit Review! This month we have a biologist falling for a battle-weary cyborg soldier, an exterminator fighting a deadly centipede the size of a dragon, and exes, Marshal and Marshal, attempt to clean out their shared cabin together. These titles may be available in other…
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