Henrico County Public Library announced on Apr. 28 that it is recognizing Arab American Heritage Month by sharing a curated list of books that highlight the history, culture, and contributions of nearly four million Americans with roots in twenty-two Arab countries.
The initiative aims to celebrate the diverse stories and experiences within the Arab American community. The library’s reading recommendations include picture books, children’s titles, young adult novels, and works for adults authored by or about individuals from Arab backgrounds.
Among the featured titles are “Behind My Doors: The Story of the World’s Oldest Library” by Hena Khan and “These Olive Trees” by Aya Ghanameh for younger readers. For teens and adults, selections include “Huda F Are You?” by Huda Fahmy and “Fundamentally: A Novel” by Nussaibah Younis. The full list is available through Henrico County Public Library resources.
Henrico County Public Library enhances community life through offerings such as homework help, tax assistance, job search support, meeting spaces for groups of different sizes, mobile library services to retirement facilities and day care centers, as well as facilities certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program according to the official website. The library operates nine locations throughout its service area according to the official website.
The library works to encourage reading, lifelong learning and community enrichment by connecting people to vital information according to the official website. Community members interested in learning more about Heritage and Identity Months can find additional information through Henrico County’s Outreach and Engagement Department.
