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Celebrate Women!

March 10, 2021 Book Lists, Reading Suggestions

March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the contributions of women– from great leaders, and top achievers in sports, entertainment, and literature, to the anonymous women working daily to build a better world for their families and communities. The annual recognition began in California as a local week-long celebration in 1978. In 1980, President Carter issued a presidential […]

Black History Month- By the Book

February 17, 2021 Book Lists, Reading Suggestions

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and history of Black Americans, past and present. The celebration dates back to 1926, when it was created by African American historian, educator and publisher Carter G. Woodson as a one week observance. It expanded to a month-long celebration in 1976. The month of February was chosen to coincide […]

Hail to the Chief with these Presidential Reads

January 18, 2021 Book Lists, Reading Suggestions

This week, Joseph R. Biden will be inaugurated as our nation’s 46th president, which makes it a great time to read a book written by or about a president, his family or his legacy. AAPLD has a large collection of books devoted to American history, current events, and also biographies. If you’re taking part in Reading Resolutions, January is the […]

Read for Understanding: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November 11, 2020 Reading Suggestions

Since 1990, November has been designated as Native American Heritage Month, when we recognize the cultures, contributions and struggles of America’s indigenous people. According to Native Hope, an advocacy organization for the Native American community, there are an estimated 6.79 million Native Americans currently living in the United States, and 574 federally recognized tribes. Unfortunately, the languages and cultures […]