April is Arab American Heritage Month! Officially recognized by several states, it was first proclaimed at the federal level in 2023. If you are looking for picture books written by writers of Arab background or featuring Arab Americans, we've got your back!
If you are looking for resources for the classroom, check out the Smithsonian spotlight page on Arab American history, and the "For Educators" section on the website for the Arab American National Museum. It's full of great resources, including lesson plans, recorded Arabic/English storytimes, online galleries, and more.
For more books for Arab American Heritage Month available at NPL, including middle grades and YA titles, check out the catalog widget below. If you are looking for adult fiction and nonfiction by Arab and Arab American voices, check out this list in our catalog. But don't let your reading of Arab American voices be limited to just one month! Reading widely from a diversity of perspectives is for every day of the year.
