Arab American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month takes place in April every year.
April is Arab American Heritage Month! Want to explore Arab American literature but don’t know where to begin? UVA Library holds a substantial collection of Arab American fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Below are some books to get you started. Leigh Rockey, Librarian for Collections Management and Video Resources, coordinated the following list with help from her colleagues.
This April, the UVA Library honors National Arab American Heritage Month with selections of books and films by Arab American women. Leigh Rockey, Librarian for Collections Management and Video Resources, recommends the following titles.
Did you know that Virginia recognized April as Arab American Heritage Month long before it became a national designation in 2022? You can help celebrate the many cultures represented by Arab Americans by exploring the wealth of literature and poetry held by the University of Virginia Library.
April is Arab American Heritage Month and UVA Librarians are celebrating by putting together some resources to help you explore literature, film, and poetry created by Arab Americans! Amy Hunsaker, Librarian for Music and Performing Arts, prepared the following list. Please direct research queries involving Arab American experiences, histories, and lives to Phil McEldowney, Librarian for Middle East and South Asia Studies.