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Arab American Heritage Month 2026

Some outstanding Arab American Fictional stories to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month.
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Sinners

Yes! We love the movie too, so we created this booklist inspired by the movie Sinners by Oakland's own Oscar award winning director.
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Celebrating Yemeni Roots in the United States

This list is a mixture of books related to Yemen, its history and includes several fiction books.
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Staff List

Books to Read for Arab American Heritage Month

An Arab American reading list with books for all ages.
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Staff List

Arab American Heritage Month 2026

Some outstanding Arab American Fictional stories to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month.
opl_architect
Staff List

Sinners

Yes! We love the movie too, so we created this booklist inspired by the movie Sinners by Oakland's own Oscar award winning director.
AAMLOBranch
Staff List

Celebrating Yemeni Roots in the United States

This list is a mixture of books related to Yemen, its history and includes several fiction books.
LiladharOPL
Staff List

Books to Read for Arab American Heritage Month

An Arab American reading list with books for all ages.
OPLSadie

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