This month’s pick for the Borough of Manhattan Community College Book Club was The Invention of the Darling by Li-Young Lee. The collection offers a quiet and meditative exploration of love, memory, faith, and family, all expressed through Lee’s signature lyrical style. Each poem moves with a gentle rhythm, inviting careful attention. Themes of longing, […]
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This month, the BMCC Book Club read Ward Toward by Cindy Juyoung Ok — a reflective collection that provokes thought about the many ways language and identity intersect. Ok’s poetry isn’t straightforward, and that’s precisely what makes it so powerful. Each piece invites readers to sit with uncertainty and embrace the discomfort of not having […]
Afrikan Heritage Month at BMCC: A Celebration of Black Culture and Legacy Afrikan Heritage Month at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring Black culture, history, and achievements. This month-long series of events brings together students, faculty, and the community to engage in discussions, performances, and educational experiences that […]
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On November 22nd, the Randolph Library Book Club met to discuss the November book Never Whistle at Night, an anthology edited by Shane Hawk. The intriguing collection of short stories Never Whistle At Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology delves into the complex and varied experiences of Native Americans. These 26 stories challenge readers to […]
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On October 30th, the Randolph Library Book Club will hosts their meeting to discuss Flamer by Mike Curato. Mike Curato’s Flamer is a touching coming-of-age graphic novel that captures the struggles of growing up while navigating the complexities of identity, religion, and sexuality. Set at a summer camp, the story follows Aiden, a Filipino-American boy […]
The Randolph Library Book Club recently kicked off its first session by diving into Tales from La Vida by Frederick Luis Aldama. This captivating collection illuminates Latinx storytelling and visual artistry, featuring over eighty remarkable contributions from talented Latinx creators. Drawing from personal experiences anchored in the language, culture, and history that define Latinx identities […]
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Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pmLocation: Online Welcome! Radical Reads (Rad Reads) is a monthly discussion group dedicated to challenging the status quo to create a more caring and just world through reading, listening, conversation and action. As we navigate a global public health crisis, increasing income inequality, systemic racism and police violence, housing […]
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pmLocation: Online Radical Reads (Rad Reads) is a monthly discussion group dedicated to challenging the status quo to create a more caring and just world through reading, listening, conversation and action. As we navigate a global public health crisis, increasing income inequality, systemic racism and police violence, housing […]
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