#MPL Chameleon | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

September 15th-October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month! In honor of this month, here are some YA books featuring queer Hispanic teens!

Books in order, left to right, top row to bottom row:

Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee

Fifteen Hundred Miles From the Sun by Jonny Garza Villa

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Insiders by Mark Oshiro

Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Spin Me Right Round by David Valdes

The Grief Keeper by Alexandra Villasante

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

The Mirror Season by A.M. McLemore

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

The Truth Is by NoNieqa Ramos

Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova

Indivisible by Daniel Aleman

Fire with Fire by Destiny Soria

#Booklist #Hispanic Heritage Month #Hispanic Booklist #Queer Hispanic Books #Queer Hispanic Teens #Queer Latinx Teens #YA Lit #Queer YA Lit #Queer YA Books #Queer Teen Books #Latinx Authors #Queer Latinx Authors #Queer Booklist #Young Adult Lit #Queer YA #Teen Librarian #Medford Public Library #Medford MA #MPL Chameleon

6 notes · View notes

stabbygabbytattoo · 7 years

Photo

Here's one from before I left for Portland! Thanks so much for coming in Shani! Her daughter's initials are A.B.C. and she LOVES the movie Tangled! 💜 #pascal #chameleon #tangled #disney #disneytattoo #tangledtattoo #stabbygabby @steadytattoo #minneapolis #minnesota #mpls #mn #twincities #twincitiestattooer #ladytattooer #femaletattooartist #cute #adorable #disneytattoos (at Steady Tattoo and Body Piercing)

#femaletattooartist #tangledtattoo #tangled #mpls #twincities #twincitiestattooer #adorable #stabbygabby #disneytattoo #mn #ladytattooer #disney #disneytattoos #minneapolis #chameleon #cute #minnesota #pascal

4 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

Happy National Coming Out Day to all queer youth! Art by Brianna Vieira.

#National Coming Out Day #LGBTQIA Youth #LGBTQIA Teens #Queer Youth #Queer Teens #Coming Out Day #Queer Identities #Medford MA #Medford Public Library #Teen Librarian #MPL Chameleon

4 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

Queer Indigenous Resources

With Indigenous People's Day approaching on Monday, October 11, what better time to share some resources for queer Indigenous folks?

Indigenous Pride LA Sunday, October 10, is Indigenous Pride LA, which will be held ENTIRELY ONLINE! From 11 am-4 pm PST, tune in via their website or YouTube channel for a livestream of queer and two-spirit Indigenous content from creators across all lands, waters, and nations. And check out their website for links to local and national resources!

"I'm Queer and Indigenous, I'm NOT Two-Spirit" A blog post from an Afro-Indigenous person about her personal connection to the terms that identify her, and her own journey in the intersection of her identities.

NativeOUT The Facebook account for NativeOUT, a national unincorporated nonprofit education and media organization that seeks to create social change in rural and urban communities that benefit Indigenous lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and Two Spirit people

Native Justice Coalition Two-Spirit Program A Two-Spirit program which engages in decolonizing gender roles and identities within Native and First Nations communities. They work to restore gender balance through honoring the entire gender spectrum that exists in Indigenous communities. They work by and for individuals, families, and communities who need safe and supportive spaces. Their work also focuses on sovereignty and cultural resurgence as well as the restoration that Indigenous people deserve. They do this work through culturally based healing stories, talking circles, workshops, gatherings and other forms of community engagement.

Being Two-Spirit: a Brief Explainer "They’ve gone by a lot of names. They’ve endured colonialism and hatred. But they are still here and they are amazing. Here is a brief history of queer Native culture." Short YouTube video.

#Native Youth #Queer Indigenous Youth #LGBTQIA Indigenous Youth #LGBTQIA Teens #LGBTQIA Indigenous Teens #LGBTQIA Native Teens #Two-Spirit Teens #Two-Spirit Youth #Resource List #Medford Public Library #Medford MA #MPL Chameleon #Teen Librarian

5 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

LGBTQIA+ Youth Summer Series: Weekly Prompt, August 16

Submit via our Padlet! Additionally, if you are attending either of the Affirmations Book Clubs, please feel free to submit book reviews, fan art, or anything related to the books discussed each month as additional creative content, even if it doesn’t relate to the prompt!

Reminder: You have through Friday to submit content! Details on what type of content to submit are here.

#LGBTQIA Teens #Library Programs #Teen Programs #Queer Teens #Library Programs For Queer Teens #Library Programs For LGBTQIA Teens #Summer Workshop Series #Medford Public Library #Medfield Public Library #Translate Gender #Virtual Programs For Teens #Queer Youth #LGBTQIA Youth #Medford MA #Teen Librarian #Creative Content Prompt #Weekly Prompt #MPL Chameleon

3 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

As Pride month comes to a close, how about some queer graphic novel recommendations? Here are a few book lists that feature a range of queer identities, for teens in grades 6 and up:

#Queer YA #Queer Graphic Novels #Graphic Novels #Middle Grade Graphic Novels #Queer Middle Grade #LGBTQIA YA Lit #LGBTQIA Middle Grade Lit #Book Lists #Booklists #Queer Booklists #Medford MA #Medford Library #Teen Librarian #Book Recs #Queer Book Recs #LGBTQIA Book Recs #MPL Chameleon

5 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

LGBTQIA+ Youth Summer Series: Weekly Prompt, August 2

Submit via our Padlet! Additionally, if you are attending either of the Affirmations Book Clubs, please feel free to submit book reviews, fan art, or anything related to the books discussed each month as additional creative content, even if it doesn’t relate to the prompt!

Reminder: You have through Friday to submit content! Details on what type of content to submit are here.

#LGBTQIA Teens #Library Programs #Teen Programs #Queer Teens #Library Programs For Queer Teens #Library Programs For LGBTQIA Teens #Summer Workshop Series #Medford Public Library #Medfield Public Library #Translate Gender #Virtual Programs For Teens #Queer Youth #LGBTQIA Youth #Medford MA #Teen Librarian #Creative Content Prompt #Weekly Prompt #MPL Chameleon

2 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

LGBTQIA+ Youth Summer Series: Weekly Prompt, July 27

Submit via our Padlet! Additionally, if you are attending either of the Affirmations Book Clubs, please feel free to submit book reviews, fan art, or anything related to the books discussed each month as additional creative content, even if it doesn’t relate to the prompt!

Reminder: You have through Friday to submit content! Details on what type of content to submit are here.

#LGBTQIA Teens #Library Programs #Teen Programs #Queer Teens #Library Programs For Queer Teens #Library Programs For LGBTQIA Teens #Summer Workshop Series #Medford Public Library #Medfield Public Library #Translate Gender #Virtual Programs For Teens #Queer Youth #LGBTQIA Youth #Medford MA #Teen Librarian #Creative Content Prompt #Weekly Prompt #MPL Chameleon

2 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

LGBTQIA+ Youth Summer Series: Weekly Prompt, July 19

Submit via our Padlet! Additionally, if you are attending either of the Affirmations Book Clubs, please feel free to submit book reviews, fan art, or anything related to the books discussed each month as additional creative content, even if it doesn’t relate to the prompt!

Reminder: You have through Friday to submit content! Details on what type of content to submit are here.

#LGBTQIA Teens #Library Programs #Teen Programs #Queer Teens #Library Programs For Queer Teens #Library Programs For LGBTQIA Teens #Summer Workshop Series #Medford Public Library #Medfield Public Library #Translate Gender #Virtual Programs For Teens #Queer Youth #LGBTQIA Youth #Medford MA #Teen Librarian #Creative Content Prompt #Weekly Prompt #MPL Chameleon

2 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

LGBTQIA+ Youth Summer Series: Weekly Prompt, July 12

Submit via our Padlet! Additionally, if you are attending either of the Affirmations Book Clubs, please feel free to submit book reviews, fan art, or anything related to the books discussed each month as additional creative content, even if it doesn't relate to the prompt!

Reminder: You have through Friday to submit content! Details on what type of content to submit are here.

#LGBTQIA Teens #Library Programs #Teen Programs #Queer Teens #Library Programs For Queer Teens #Library Programs For LGBTQIA Teens #Summer Workshop Series #Medford Public Library #Medfield Public Library #Translate Gender #Virtual Programs For Teens #Queer Youth #LGBTQIA Youth #Medford MA #Teen Librarian #Creative Content Prompt #Weekly Prompt #MPL Chameleon

2 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

LGBTQIA+ Youth Summer Series: Weekly Prompt, July 5

UPDATE: We have added a submission location! You can now submit directly to our Padlet! Additionally, if you are attending either of the Affirmations Book Clubs, please feel free to submit book reviews, fan art, or anything related to the books discussed each month as additional creative content, even if it doesn't relate to the prompt!

Reminder: You have through Friday to submit content! Details on what type of content to submit are here.

#LGBTQIA Teens #Library Programs #Teen Programs #Queer Teens #Library Programs for Queer Teens #Library Programs for LGBTQIA Teens #Summer Workshop Series #Medford Public Library #Medfield Public Library #Translate Gender #Virtual Programs for Teens #Queer Youth #LGBTQIA Youth #Medford MA #Teen Librarian #Creative Content Prompt #Weekly Prompt #MPL Chameleon

2 notes · View notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

LGBTQIA+ Youth Summer Series: Weekly Prompt, June 28

Reminder: You have through Friday to submit content! Details on what type of content to submit are here.

1 note · View note

mplchameleon · 2 years

Text

At our first Chameleon meeting back in person (!!!) on January 18th, our theme was "Fave LGBTQIA+ Media," and the teens attending didn't disappoint! We had a spirited discussion about what some current favorites are, which also included content that might not directly have LGBTQIA+ characters, but the content still feels queer in some way (even though, as one teen stated, some of that media tends to lean towards queer coding and queerbaiting instead of "real" representation).

Even as LGBTQIA+ representation in the media continues to grow, there still isn't enough! One teen summed it up neatly by stating in their opinion that, "books are 90% straight, it needs to be the other way around!" Therefore, queer teens still find themselves seeking representation in other mediums, especially fanfiction and fanart, where, as one teen said, "We can see ourselves [specifically QTBIPOC] more!"

The list of media above is a combination of movies, TV shows, and video games that either contain canon queer characters, or that feel very queer to the teens who enjoy them.

Medford Public Library Chameleon Teens LGBTQIA+ Media Recommendations:

TV Shows: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Netflix) Harley Quinn: the Animated Series (HBO Max) Black Mirror: San Junipero (Netflix) My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Discovery Family) Movies: Rocketman (Amazon Prime) Single All the Way (Netflix) Eternals (Disney+) Venom: Let There Be Carnage (in theaters) Video Games: Five Nights at Freddy's (PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox) Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS4, Xbox)

#Medford Public Library #Medford MA #MPL Chameleon #LGBTQIA Teens #LGBTQIA Youth #LGBTQIA Media #LGBTQIA Movies #LGBTQIA Television #LGBTQIA Video Games #Queer Movies #Queer Television #Queer Teens #Teen Movie Recs #Teen Television Recs #Teen TV Recs #LGBTQIA TV #Teen Librarian #Library Programs #Teen Programs

1 note · View note

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

LGBTQIA+ Youth Summer Series: Weekly Prompt, June 21

Reminder: You have through Friday to submit content! Details on what type of content to submit are here.

0 notes

mplchameleon · 3 years

Text

LGBTQIA+ Youth Summer Series: Weekly Prompt, June 14

Reminder: You have through Friday to submit content! Details on what type of content to submit are here.

1 note · View note