April is Arab American Heritage Month.
Arab Americans are a diverse community of immigrants and descendants who number nearly 4 million people, according to the Arab American Institute. They are Syrians, Lebanese, Egyptians, Palestinians, Iraqis, Jordanians, and Yemenis. This ethnic community is diverse in faith, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and ability.
“Quite simply, the story of Arab Americans is the story of America,” according to the Arab American Institute. “Our history illustrates how the immigrant experience has shaped our country, and how, by engaging fully in civic life, we can bring about meaningful change toward the democratic ideals of equality, justice, and inclusion.”
Here are some books in our library collection written by Arab and Arab American writers.
Online Resources
Discover the depth of Arab heritage this month with a curated collection of movies and books from Hoopla digital showcasing the vibrant contributions of Arabs in North America and beyond.
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with inspiring films on Kanopy that explore the history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans.
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