I Saw the Tv Glow, written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, is a psychological horror about a boy named Owen and his friend Maddy. They form a close bond over a TV show called The Pink Opaque, which they both relate to because of its characters. Throughout the movie, Owen recounts his teenage years. Owen’s…
YOUth Review: Talk to Me by Danny & Michael Philippou
Talk to Me, directed by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, is a horror movie about a group of friends that includes two siblings and a close friend, along with a couple of others. They communicate with spirits through a hand-shaped sculpture as a challenge. One of the main characters, named Mia, is still grieving the…
YOUth Review: Vivarium by Lorcan Finnegan
Vivarium, directed by Lorcan Finnegan, is a horror movie about a couple, Gemma and Tom, who want to move and buy a new house. The two go to a store to buy a home and are greeted by an odd man, who takes them to where they will be living. When the man leaves them…
YOUth Review: To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a classic novel that takes place in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930s. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl named Scout Finch, who lives with her brother Jem and their father, Atticus Finch. As Scout grows up, she begins…
YOUth Review: Looking for Alaska by John Green
John Green’s debut novel, Looking for Alaska, follows the story of 16-year-old Miles Halter as he transfers to Culver Creek Preparatory School, a boarding school located in Birmingham, Alabama, for his junior year. Seeking a ‘great perhaps’, Miles ditches his cozy, secure life in Florida in search of excitement and a deeper, more fulfilling existence…
YOUth Review: The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
The Catcher in the Rye, written by J. D. Salinger, is a coming-of-age novel that explores loneliness, identity, and growing up. The story follows Holden Caulfield, a teenager who has recently been expelled from his boarding school and decides to spend a few days wandering around New York City before returning home. Throughout the novel…
Shackleton’s New Digs | TBPL Research Blog
In June 1910, one of the most famous men on Earth visited a hillside subdivision overlooking Lake Superior and made what appears to have been his only Canadian real estate purchase. How Sir Ernest Shackleton came to own two lots in a Thunder Bay subdivision is a small, strange footnote to a legendary life. It…
YOUth Review: Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Being someone with a chronic illness, disability, or disorder can come with a lot of prejudice and bullying—especially as a child. Wonder by R. J. Palacio follows the life of August "Auggie" Pullman, a fifth grader who was born with a genetic disorder that affects his facial appearance. After being homeschooled his entire life, Auggie…
YOUth Review: Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Have you ever wondered what the Queen of Hearts' story is and how she became so heartless? Marissa Meyer’s novel, Heartless, is a twisted prequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The story follows Catherine, a young noblewoman and inspiring baker who wishes to pursue her passion for opening a bakery. Unfortunately, Catherine’s parents are firmly…
YOUth Review: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins, is a dystopian novel set in a future society where a powerful government controls the population through fear and strict rules. The story follows a teenage girl named Katniss Everdeen, who lives in a poor district with her mother and sister. When her younger sister is chosen for…
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