52 Diverse Titles Every Book Lover Should Read: A One Year Journal and Recommended Reading List from the American Library Association

by American Library Association (ALA)

Overview

The American Library Association presents 52 books by must-read BIPOC authors for every week of the year in this beautiful reading log.

This immersive journal is more than just a reading list; it's your personal guide to a year of handpicked books, exploring a tapestry of diverse voices spanning across race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and disability. Immerse yourself in the rich narratives of human experiences, as each title opens doors to new worlds, unearths hidden histories, and sparks meaningful conversations.

Dive into its pages and discover:

• Detailed summaries and insightful reviews of each recommended title.
• Engaging discussion questions to ignite conversations and foster deeper connections with the books.
• Thoughtfully designed journaling prompts to reflect on your personal reactions and interpretations.
• Space to record your thoughts, reflections, and favorite quotes for every book you read.
• Customizable tracking tools to monitor your progress throughout the year.

Immerse yourself in a diverse range of genres, including contemporary fiction, memoirs, historical accounts, fantasy, and more. Embrace the joy of reading while championing inclusivity, cultural understanding, and empathy. Join countless readers who have trusted the American Library Association's expertise and embark on a literary adventure that will leave an indelible mark on your soul.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728244853
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	12/07/2021
Series:	52 Books Every Book Lover Should Read
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

The American Library Association is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 57,000 members.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

My All-Time Favorite Books viii

Reading Log x

1 Americanah Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 2

2 Homeland Elegies Ayad Akhtar 6

3 Silver, Sword, and Stone: Three Crucibles in the Latin American Story Marie Arana 10

4 The Golden Legend Nadeem Aslam 14

5 The Firebrand and the First Lady: Portrait of a Friendship: Pauli Murray, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Struggle for Social Justice Patricia Bell-Scott 18

6 The Vanishing Half Brit Bennett 22

7 The Yellow House Sarah M. Broom 26

8 The Water Dancer Ta-Nehisi Coates 30

9 Dominicana Angie Cruz 34

10 Everything Inside Edwidge Danticat 38

11 Washington Black Esi Edugyan 42

12 American War Omar El Akkad 46

13 Freshwater Akwaeke Emezi 50

14 The Night Watchman Louise Erdrich 54

15 Crooked Hallelujah Kelli Jo Ford 58

16 Transcendent Kingdom Yaa Gyasi 62

17 Exit West Mohsin Hamid 66

18 The Beauty in Breaking Michele Harper 70

19 Bring Me the Head of Quentin Tarantino Julián Herbert 74

20 Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning Cathy Park Hong 78

21 An American Marriage Tayari Jones 82

22 Conditional Citizens: On Belonging in America Laila Lalami 86

23 Heavy: An American Memoir Kiese Laymon 90

24 Luster Raven Leilani 94

25 Lost Children Archive Valeria Luiselli 98

26 In the Dream House: A Memoir Carmen Maria Machado 102

27 A Burning Megha Majumdar 106

28 Deacon King Kong James McBride 110

29 Augustown Kei Miller 114

30 The Dragons, the Giant, the Women: A Memoir Wayétu Moore 118

31 The Sympathizer Viet Thanh Nguyen 122

32 Echo on the Bay Masatsugu Ono 126

33 The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X Les Payne Tamara Payne 130

34 Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry Imani Perry 134

35 Just Us: An American Conversation Claudia Rankine 138

36 The Ministry of Utmost Happiness Arundhati Roy 142

37 Quichotte Salman Rushdie 146

38 Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor Layla F. Saad 150

39 Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption Bryan Stevenson 154

40 The Last Great Road Bum Héctor Tobar 158

41 Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir Natasha Trethewey 162

42 The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present David Treuer 166

43 The Far Field Madhuri Vijay 170

44 The Undocumented Americans Karla Cornejo Villavicencio 174

45 On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous Ocean Vuong 178

46 Memorial Bryan Washington 182

47 The Nickel Boys Colson Whitehead 186

48 Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents Isabel Wilkerson 190

49 Red at the Bone Jacqueline Woodson 194

50 A Little Life Hanya Yanagihara 198

51 Run Me to Earth Paul Yoon 202

52 Interior Chinatown Charles Yu 206

About the American Library Association 211