Posts from Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

For centuries, women in science haven't received their due credit for the work they've done to further our understanding of the natural world. These books, for kids of all ages, are perfect for inspiring future zoologists, primatologists, biologists...or any other -ologists!

These must-read manga books have impacted the literary or pop culture landscapes in some major, long-lasting ways.

A list of writing contests, competitions, publishing opportunities, and scholarships for high school students.

What is Shōnen? In short, Shōnen manga are Japanese comic books aimed at a young male audience. If you are looking for stories about adventure, friendship, and action, then you’re in luck!

NYPL readers shared the books that have helped them get through these past few tumultuous months.

Some people like autumnal reads that give them a warm, cozy feeling. These books won't do that.

On September 30, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library hosted the first in a monthly series of Very Short Introduction Discussions. September’s topic was “Work.” If you couldn’t make it to the live discussion, here are some questions to consider while reading.

Mixed among the more popular titles on the history shelf are some hidden gems waiting for you to discover them.

When I Was Puerto Rican: A Memoir by Esmeralda Santiago

The author's story begins in rural Puerto Rico, where her warring parents and seven siblings led a life of uproar, but one full of love and tenderness as well. Growing up, Esmeralda learned the proper way to eat a guava, the sound of the tree frogs in the mango groves at night, the taste of the delectable sausage called morcilla, and 

She was the only woman to have had Top Ten hits in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s, and went on writing, recording, and performing well into the 1990s.

From The Whiz to afrobeat music and books on Afrofuturism, this recommendation list is inspired by Beyoncé's latest project.

Shōjo manga are Japanese comic books aimed at a young, female audience. Teenagers are typically the target demographic, but really these titles are accessible to anyone.

America's original "girl next door" seemed to move easily from one success to the next, but the full picture only emerges when you add Day's curiosity, discipline and conscientiousness to the mix.

Trying to sift through the staggering amount of manga currently available can seem very daunting. Fortunately, a multitude of international committees have taken over the task for us.

Why not take some time to reconnect with friends over a juicy novel and savory meal, even if you have to do it virtually?

June Christy was one of many female vocalists, like Peggy Lee and Doris Day, who emerged from the rigors of the Big Band era of the 1930s and ‘40s to become major recording artists in their own right.

Cuenta a todas y a todos en tu hogar. Sí, todas y todos cuentan.

A collection of titles that encompasses a wide range of narratives and genres spanning the global Chinese diaspora experience.

Delight someone at home with a real letter in their mailbox.