Maya's research into the history of her neighborhood.
The discovery of the old journal ignited a spark in Maya, leading her down a path of historical exploration right in her own neighborhood. She started at the local library, poring over old maps, newspaper clippings, and historical society records. Each document was a piece of a puzzle, slowly revealing the layers of history hidden beneath the familiar streets and buildings she had always known.
Maya's research extended beyond the library's walls. She visited the town hall, sifting through property records and old census data, tracing the footsteps of the immigrant family mentioned in the journal. The names and addresses she found became more than just words on paper; they transformed into the lives and stories of real people who had once walked the same streets as her.