Recs if you like The Book of Unknown Americans...

TCKs are those who were "raised in a different culture than their parents, for a large part or the entirety of their childhood and adolescence. They typically are exposed to a greater volume and variety of cultural influences than those who grow up in one particular cultural setting."

These books must delve into the themes and conflicts of being a TCK and not just have a TCK. (this is different from an immigrant story, it's the generation that follows)

books from all US states and territories. asking for recommendations! these books must a) be written by an author with a strong connection to the state or territory and b) take place largely in the state or territory. i want to try to prioritize, whenever possible, underrepresented voices / voices that america’s regime tries to silence.

please lmk if any of these authors or texts aren’t good representation.

i will comment a list with each state/territory + its associated book!

according to read your color on substack | updated periodically

Stories we don’t just read, we recognize. Latinx books that feel like home, memory, family, language, love, loss, and the little rebellions we inherit and create. Books for daughters, mothers, tias, mujeres finding their voice, and anyone who grew up between cultures with cafecito in one hand and big feelings in the other.

Latin (a/e/x) American authors and the books they've written books.

This is a list of books for the Read The States Challenge. Read any on each of the state lists and be awarded the pride of knowing you have read all across the US!

The Dayton Literary Peace Prize, inaugurated in 2006, is the first and only annual U.S. literary award recognizing the power of the written word to promote peace. The Dayton Literary Peace Prize invites nominations in adult fiction and nonfiction books published within the past year that have led readers to a better understanding of other cultures, peoples, religions, and political points of view.

fiction edition finalists

A list for anyone considering an MLIS, continuing their library education, or looking to learn more about libraries and public service! These books range from academic texts to picture books read for youth lit classes, and everything in between.

Librarians of PB I'd love your recs and additions ❤️

Books I was assigned in various classes in high school and college!