The Arab American Book Award is an honor given each year to outstanding books written by or about Arab Americans. Past winners are a great way to explore the literature.
Here are four book recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library:
βThe Stardust Thiefβ by Chelsea Abdullah
βIf An Egyptian Cannot Speak Englishβ by Noor Naga
βBride of the Seaβ by Eman Quotah
βHome Is Not A Countryβ by Safia Elhillo
Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1pua.
Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions and to check out the E-Library.
Tucson Landmarks: The Joel D. Valdez Main Library, located at 101 N. Stone Ave., is easily recognized by the red "Sonora" sculpture that stands tall in the front plaza. The Main Library is home to the Cele Peterson Arizona Collection and the Steinheimer Collection along with other resources available to the public. Video by Pascal Albright / Arizona Daily Star.
