Sarah Hashimoto

2 weeks ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of mental wellness and promotes advocacy, sharing, compassion, and the dismantling of stereotypes surrounding a wide range of mental health conditions. The following books include contemporary romance, literary fiction, poetry, memoirs, and more, all speaking to the importance of continued dialogue surrounding mental health. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet. FictionBlake, Olivie.

2 weeks ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, observed in May, recognizes the achievements, contributions, and complex histories of Americans descended from 75 countries across the Asian continent. The following books, both fiction and nonfiction, provide a window into the resilience, creativity, and breadth of experience within this varied group. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet. FictionBhanoo, Sindya.

2 weeks ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

First recognized by presidential proclamation in 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments, community, and culture of Jewish American people. The following booklist features history, biography, novellas, historical fiction, and more, all commemorating the breadth of experience and wide-ranging accomplishments of Jewish American individuals. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet. FictionAdjmi, Corie.

1 month ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Autism Acceptance Month recognizes the deliberate shift away from the stigmatized term “autism awareness” toward an inclusive attitude of acceptance, respect, listening, parity, and empowerment. With romance, literary fiction, memoirs, and more, the following reading list honors the many experiences and voices of people within the autistic community. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet. FictionAubrey, Daniel. Dark Island. HarperNorth. Jul.

1 month ago | libraryjournal.com | Sarah Hashimoto

Arab American Heritage Month In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, formally established by the Biden administration in April 2021, this reading list celebrates the varied cultures, achievements, and contributions of Arab American people. Through poetry, literary fiction, memoirs, and more, the following books reveal many facets of Arab American communities, histories, and experiences. These titles, and those selected from previous years, are available as a downloadable spreadsheet.