Know Your History – Online Reading Challenge
January: International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27th)
Read a book to commemorate the victims and honor the survivors of the Holocaust.
Book: Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson
February: Black History Month
Reflect on the legacy and contributions of African Americans. Read a book by a Black author.
Book: Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
March: Women’s History Month
Commemorate the role of women in history and society. Read books by women writers.
Book: Code Girls by Liza Mundy
April: Arab American Heritage Month
Celebrate Arab American culture and heritage. Read books that feature Arabic culture and history.
Book: Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
May: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Read a book that reflects the heritage and stories within Asian or Pacific Islander culture.
Book: Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong
June: Pride Month
Celebrate LGBTQ culture and honor the movement for LGBTQ rights. Read books features lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning individuals.
Book: Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
July: Disability Pride Month
Recognize people with disability, their culture, experiences, achievements, and struggles of people with disabilities. Read a story that features members of the disabled community.
Book: Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig
August: South Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate the diverse cultures of people from the South Asian countries of Nepal, Bhutan, the Maldives, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Read stories by Indian and South Asian authors.
Book: The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
September: Hispanic Heritage Month
Read a book that pays tribute to Hispanic American culture.
Book: Infinite Country by Patricia Engel
October: Filipino American History Month
Celebrate the arrival of the first Filipinos to the continental United States. Read books that explore the culture, history, and art of Filipino Americans.
Book: Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay
November: Native American Heritage Month
Honor the ancestry, heritage, and traditions of Native Americans and their contributions to American history. Read story about or by indigenous people.
Book: Looking for Smoke by KA Cobell
December: Universal Human Rights Month
Celebrate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed by the United Nations, stating basic rights and fundamental freedoms. Read about human rights or human rights activists.
Book: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot