Recent Book Lists
We've read a lot of books and have put together lists of books we've read and recommend. Use the filters to the left to help you find something that's just right for you!
June 19, 1865 is the day when the last enslaved people in the United States were told they were free in Galveston, Texas – two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. June 19 is now known as Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates African-American freedom, culture and achievements.
April is Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
Paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success. (May)
Remembering the life of Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Day-January
We are proud to partner with Jewish Community Centers of Chicago (JCC) to bring Violins of Hope to Arlington Heights August 7-September 7. For one month, view a selection of violins from this truly unique and historic private collection of string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. This list of books and music was inspired by Violins of Hope.
June 19, 1865 is the day when the last enslaved people in the United States were told they were free in Galveston, Texas – two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. June 19 is now known as Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates African-American freedom, culture and achievements.
Juneteenth is a celebration commemorating the day, June 19th, 1865, that the last enslaved people in the United States were emancipated.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month -- a time to pay tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who helped form the fabric of American history, culture, and society. We've compiled a booklist by and/or about Jewish Americans.
National Arab American Heritage Month in April celebrates Arab American heritage and culture. It honors the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans to the wider American community.
We have compiled a list of novels and nonfiction titles to recognize the experience of women from across the globe. International Women's Day is celebrated in March.
Black History Month, African American History Month, February
During Black History Month in February we pay tribute to the profound contributions of African Americans to the history and culture of the United States.
Japanese Internment, OBOV, One Book One Village
Japanese Internment, One Book, One Village, OBOV
Our Adult Readers Advisors have put together several lists of books and films to better understand current events and the history of racism in America.
Our Adult Readers Advisors have put together several lists of books and films to better understand current events and the history of racism in America.