Asian Americans: history, experiences and writings
To educate yourself on Asian American history, experiences, and writings try one or all of these books.
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LGBT Teen Reads Adults Will Love
The following selection of books features LGBT characters from differing cultural backgrounds dealing with everyday life and battling insurmountable odds. Featuring stories of magic, special abilities, financial hardship, love, and relationships with family and friends, these books are enjoyable to teens and adults of all ages.
MoreWorking-Class Voices
Dive into working-class voices and thought-provoking narratives about what it means to be an American worker.
MoreBlack History is American History
In the words of activist Rachel Cargle, "Black history is American history." Open your eyes and ears to the stories of our country's history told by Black Americans.
MoreClassics by Black Authors
Although the established canon of classic literature has historically excluded marginalized voices, Black authors have continued to write artful, influential works. Check out these classics by Black authors that you might not have read in school.
MoreGraphic Novels
Check out these Own Voices fiction and non-fiction graphic novels.
MoreBlack Money Matters
Stretch that dollar further with help from these personal finance experts.
MoreAnti-Racism Resources
The Library is a great resource for finding materials about fighting racism, with enlightening items available for everyone: kids, teens, and adults. Explore some of these resources to learn and grow in your knowledge of and commitment to anti-racism.
MoreIndigenous Stories
Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October as a reclamation of Columbus Day. November is Native American Heritage Month. Discover stories by Indigenous authors with one of these titles.
MoreWhy Black Lives Matter: Links and Resources
View a list of resources which were recommended by a panel of artists, educators and historians during the Why Black Lives Matter webinar, which took place on Tuesday, October 20 and was facilitated by Jonathan Herbert, theater program head at Ozarks Technical Community College. A link to a recording of the webinar is included in the article.
MoreLGBT
A mix of fiction and nonfiction, the authors in this list explore issues of romance, sexuality, self-discovery, empowerment, and discrimination from a Black LGBT perspective.
MoreMystery
Explore a cozy mystery or hard-boiled adventure alongside a Black sleuth in one of these novels.
MorePoetry and Essays
These poems and essays by contemporary Black authors that explore racial identity, community, and injustice. At turns joyous and contemplative, these titles examine the history and future of Black experience.
MoreBlack Voices On-Screen
Learn more about racial injustice and the Black experience by watching these films.
MoreAfrocentric Science Fiction and Fantasy
Broaden your literary horizons with these science fiction and fantasy books centered on African and Black culture.
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