Worcester Public Library is partnering up with the Morrill Memorial Library to offer a virtual presentation called "Magical Girls and Fighting Dreamers: An Exploration of Queer Representation in Manga & Anime" on Tuesday, June 18 starting at 7:00pm virtually on Zoom.

Join fellow anime-enthusiast and MML Youth Services Librarian Dina to learn about the history of queer representation in manga and anime! This program will give an overview of queer representation throughout various series, from The Rose of Versailles to Yuri on Ice, and will answer your most pressing questions: What is shipping? What is the difference between yaoi and yuri? Why are the greatest love stories in anime always platonic?

Note: This program may contain spoilers for some series.

About the presenter: Dina Delic is a Youth Services Librarian at the Morrill Memorial Library. When she is not covering the Children's Desk or ordering young adult books, Dina can be found attending conventions, running around Jo-Ann Fabrics getting materials for her next cosplay, and reading manga. Some of her favorite series include D.Gray-man, Fruits Basket, HunterxHunter, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventures.

Open to ages 12+. Registration is required for this virtual program. You will receive an email with a link and instructions about how to join the Zoom call once your registration is approved.

Special thanks to Ashland Public Library for providing expanded Zoom access. Additional thanks to our other partnering libraries: Agawam Public Library, Amesbury Public Library, Bigelow Free Public Library, Boxford Town Library, Chelsea Public Library, Clapp Memorial Library, Duxbury Free Library, Edgartown Free Public Library, Falmouth Public Library, Fitchburg Public Library, Forbes Library, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, Haverhill Public Library, Holbrook Public Library, Hopkinton Public Library, Jones Library, Lynn Public Library, Lynnfield Public Library, Marlborough Public Library, Medfield Public Library, Medway Public Library, Morse Institute Library, Norwell Public Library, Public Library of Brookline, Randall Library, Reading Public Library, Rockport Public Library, Rowley Public Library, Sheffield Public Library, Shrewsbury Public Library, Tewksbury Public Library, Wellesley Free Library, Woburn Public Library, Worcester Public Library, Yarmouth Town Libraries