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Muslim Stories and Voices in Movies

From action to romance, explore a wide range of stories of the Muslim experience in films made by or starring Muslim actors and creators.

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Native American and Indigenous Voices in Fiction

Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and life experiences of Native and Indigenous people in these adult fiction books.

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Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now by Jeff Yang book cover

Nonfiction by Authors of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Our staff suggest these nonfiction titles in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage.

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Perspectives of Hispanic Heritage on Screen

This list represents only a small selection of the vast diversity of themes, perspective, and genres of Latine filmmaking and television. It's a great place to get you started.

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Perspectives on Disability in Film and TV

Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. We have created a list of movies, TV shows, documentaries, and short films showing what it is like to live with various disabilities.

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Pride Documentaries

Celebrate Pride Month with these illuminating and informative documentaries.

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Pride Movies

Celebrate Pride Month with these critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films from around the world.

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Pride Reads

Celebrate Pride Month with a great book!

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Pride TV Series

Celebrate Pride Month with these binge-worthy shows.

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Sherlock without Arthur

"Marry him or murder him or do whatever you like." Arthur Conan Doyle’s glib reply to a theatrical director who wanted to bring Sherlock Holmes to the London stage highlights an essential truth: right from the get-go, other people cared about the character David Grann calls a “Victorian superhero” far more than his creator did. “Sherlockians” started writing stories featuring Holmes while Conan Doyle was still alive–homages or pastiches or fan fiction or what have you. These are some of the best.

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Sikh Awareness and Appreciation

The state of Illinois has designated April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month to recognize the many ways Sikh Americans have influenced American history, achievement, culture, and innovation.

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Spooky Reads

Horror visionary Jordan Peele puts together a brilliant collection of horror stories featuring powerhouse African American authors. There will not be a moment where you aren’t on the edge of your seat, and chances are you will be thinking about many of the realities featured in each story long after you’ve turned the last page.

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Spotlight on Women in Film: Directors You Should Know

We think you will enjoy these movies, compiled by Sharon, Rummanah, and Chris.

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The Secret Garden

For lovers of the cottage-core lifestyle and aesthetic, these titles explore the joys of simple living and the magic that can be found when we take a step back from the rush of city life.

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What Is Mental Health?

In collaboration with the Douglas Center and MCC, here are titles to help start the conversation on and provide an introduction to mental health.

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What to Read if You Loved the Hulu TV Series 'Only Murders in the Building'

Here are some mystery and true crime suggestions.

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What to Read with Your Book Club

Staff share their favorite titles for book clubs to discuss.

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Women in the Director's Chair 2.0

Here is a short list of movies directed by women and featuring awesome women.

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Women Overcoming

These books honor the achievements and contributions of women in history.

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Women's Stories

Although it is impossible to fully encompass the breadth of women's experiences, these are some of our recent favorites.

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