“African-Americans have made many contributions in many areas, and we think this list shows that.” “The best thing is they just get a variety,” Smart said of the books. Ta Nehisi Coates’ National Book Award winner “Between the World and Me,” Toni Morrison’s story of black abuse “God Help the Child” and Shonda Rhimes’ tale of personal liberation “The Year of Yes” feature on the list. It comprises a collection of over 35 works of literature from 2015 representing the breadth of black identity, said Anne Smart, South End BPL branch librarian. The BPL February reading list is titled the “Black Is…” booklist. ![]() “We are the public Boston library, but we welcome everyone through the Greater Boston Area to participate,” Rosemary Lavery, BPL senior public relations associate, said. February is Black History Month in the US, and the Boston Public Library (BPL) has slotted a full month of programming to acknowledge this history across its 24 Boston-area locations.Ī booklist of modern black literature, public screenings of films and jazz concerts featuring local musicians are planned, with a special focus on individualized events for each location.
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