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In honor of Arab American Heritage Month in April, we are sharing books by Arab and Arab American authors that share their culture, history, and personal lives.

For National Poetry Month in April, we are sharing poetry collections and books about poetry by authors who have their own stories to tell. These poets delve into history, reimagine the present, examine poetry itself—from traditional poems many know and love to poems and voices that are new and original. Find a full collection of

For Transgender Awareness Week, which takes place November 13th – November 19th we are sharing books by and about transgender people. Their stories and experiences give insight on the joy they feel in living as their true selves and the discrimination they face. Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th is an observance that honors

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

For Transgender Awareness Week, which takes place November 13th – November 19th we are sharing books by and about transgender people. Their stories and experiences give insight on the joy they feel in living as their true selves and the discrimination they face. Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th is an observance that honors