Sven Beckert

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

In honor of Iranian American Heritage Month in March, we are sharing books by Iranian American authors and books about Iranian culture to educate and inspire students. This collection includes literature, memoir, and history.

Congratulations to Sven Beckert, author of Empire of Cotton, and Bettina Stangneth, author of Eichmann Before Jerusalem, whose titles have been shortlisted for the prestigious Cundill Prize in Historical Literature.