October is Filipino American History Month, making it the perfect time to enjoy some books by Filipino authors.
Here are four books recommended by your friends at Pima County Public Library:
- “Blackmail and Bibingka” by Mia P. Manansala
- “Mixed Plate” by Jo Koy
- “Brown Girls” by Daphne Palasi Andreades
- “I Was Their American Dream” by Malaka Gharib
Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1qta.
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.