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Reads for Spooky Season! - Volume II - Atlas Book Club
Ghosts, ghouls, monsters and lore! In this month’s booklist we feature scary stories from across the globe – but don’t worry, even if there’s a little fright you can be sure to find a lot of enjoyment! Happy reading and stay spooky! Picture Books The Ghoul written by Taghreed Najjar, illustrated by Hassan Manasra A … Continue reading Reads for Spooky Season! – Volume II
Global Buffet - Volume I - Atlas Book Club
At Atlas Book Club we believe that a good book and plate of delicious food is the first step towards learning about any new community. We’ve shared here some of our favorite food inspired stories from across the globe. The books on this list remind us how important our diverse traditions, cultures and ingredients are! … Continue reading Global Buffet – Volume I
10 Books Set in the United Kingdom: Adult Reading List! - Atlas Book Club
Exploring the diversity of the UK with books! Check out this list of ten books written by own voices or set in the UK. Whether you’re into romance, science fiction, or fantasy, there’s something for everyone on this list! Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams Queenie Jenkins is a twenty-five-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London, straddling two … Continue reading 10 Books Set in the United Kingdom: Adult Reading List!
Captivating Caribbean Reads - Volume I - Atlas Book Club
We’ve shared here some of our favorite Caribbean stories from across the region. The Caribbean is home to many people and cultures and through our stories we were able to get a look into the life of youth from across the region. From exploring Afro-Caribbean culture, immigrant experiences and dealing with life after difficulty – … Continue reading Captivating Caribbean Reads – Volume I
Caribbean Diasporic Communities in the UK - Atlas Book Club
Imagine you have just reached the top of the London Eye, Britain’s most famous Ferris wheel. From the top of the ride, you can glimpse the top of Big Ben, the changing of the guards in front of Buckingham Palace, the river Thames. As you descend from the Ferris wheel, you hop on the tube … Continue reading Caribbean Diasporic Communities in the UK
Black Panther and the Danger of the "Single Story" - Atlas Book Club
With the sudden passing of Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther has come to the forefront of many people’s minds; it holds a lot of significance to many. I can remember on opening night, rushing to my local theater wearing my Ankara printed pants and a giant grin on my face. I was surprised to see so … Continue reading Black Panther and the Danger of the “Single Story”
Enchanting Stories from Across East Asia - Volume I - Atlas Book Club
We’ve shared here some of our favorite East Asian stories from across the region. As we jump from reading about magical worlds to learning the ways of the famous haenyeo divers in Jeju Island, South Korea we bring you stories that give us the space to explore our relationships with the ones we love while … Continue reading Enchanting Stories from Across East Asia – Volume I
Wondrous Stories from Western Africa - Volume I - Atlas Book Club
We’ve shared here some of our favorite Western African stories from across the region. The books on this list dive us right into the heart of many West African inspired folktales and legends – allowing us the opportunity to explore stories from across the region with an added bit of magic. Growing up is not … Continue reading Wondrous Stories from Western Africa – Volume I
August's Theme: The Rich Diversity of the UK - Atlas Book Club
I can hardly believe it is August already! This month we are exploring the United Kingdom! As I mulled over which country to explore, I realized that most families tend to take European vacations this time of the year. In fact, cities like London and Paris are known to be in the top five summer … Continue reading August’s Theme: The Rich Diversity of the UK
October 2022 - Spooky Season - Atlas Book Club
At Atlas Book Club we love all things spooky whether it’s cursed dancing shoes, a city of vampires, monsters under the bed, or ghosts that refuse to ascend into the otherworld. Not only are we excited to share these spooky stories for all ages, but also to showcase hispanic heritage in our young adult October … Continue reading October 2022 – Spooky Season
November 2022 - Celebrating Native American Stories - Atlas Book Club
What I love about our selections this month is the diversity and intersectionality of the stories – traditional and modern, highlighting of relationships between Native Americans and the rest of the world, intentional intersectionality, and a deep celebration of history, culture and tradition. I just love it all! And I hope you do too! Happy … Continue reading November 2022 – Celebrating Native American Stories
September 2022 - Hispanic American Heritage Month - Atlas Book Club
It’s Latin American Heritage Month! In celebration, we have pulled together these fun titles to celebrate the diversity of Latin culture. Enjoy these reads featuring Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican and Colombian culture. I love that the characters in these books learn to slay the dragons, imagined, mythical or figuratively, in their lives! I also love … Continue reading September 2022 – Hispanic American Heritage Month
September Adult Reading List! - Atlas Book Club
The chill of fall has us heading to warmer climates, and this month we are exploring South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. Here’s our top five picks for adult reading this September! My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Korede’s sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now … Continue reading September Adult Reading List!
Chanukah: A Time For Lights and Miracles - Atlas Book Club
By Natalie Roisman There’s A Lot to Love About Chanukah As we near the end of Chanukah, I’m honored to share some thoughts about this holiday with all of you in Atlas Book Club. For eight nights of Chanukah, we light candles, sing blessings and songs, eat potato pancakes called latkes (LAHT-kuhs) or other fried … Continue reading Chanukah: A Time For Lights and Miracles
Australian Children’s Books While You’re Waiting for the October Box - Atlas Book Club
We know you are eagerly waiting for the October box featuring a diversity of Australian culture. This month we are excited to explore Aboriginal culture in Australia and also some of out favorite types of books featuring kids just being regular kids. While you’re waiting, check out this short book list for books we think … Continue reading Australian Children’s Books While You’re Waiting for the October Box
Bonus Booklist - Celebrating All Love and Pride! - Atlas Book Club
I hope your summer has been filled with sun and fun, and bursts of joy and bellyful laughter that makes your eyes tear up and your cheeks ache! Because Pride is not limited to the month of June, here is a bonus YA booklist that celebrates all kinds of LOVE!!! With this selection you get … Continue reading Bonus Booklist – Celebrating All Love and Pride!
July 2022 - Perfect Summer Reads! - Atlas Book Club
Happy Summer Atlas Family! Summer time for most means time at the beach, or plane and train rides to fun destinations presenting excellent opportunities to while away the time buried in some fun, light reading. And if you are all about that Stay-cation this summer, I hope it means you are lounging in your favorite … Continue reading July 2022 – Perfect Summer Reads!
May 2022 - Celebrating the Diversity of Asian Stories - Atlas Book Club
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In celebration of Asian culture, we are exploring the diversity of Asian stories! As you may know by now, folklore is one of my favorite types of stories. They remind me of my childhood in Nigeria – when the cousins were around, we would gather on the … Continue reading May 2022 – Celebrating the Diversity of Asian Stories
Let's Explore the Diversity of Poland! - Atlas Book Club
Hello Parents, I can hardly believe it is December. This time last year, Atlas Book Club had just launched! What a year it has been. And we could not have done it without you. Thank you! I want to take a moment to tell you about our work with United For Kids Foundation (UFK). UFK … Continue reading Let’s Explore the Diversity of Poland!
June 2022 - Exploring Black History on Juneteenth! - Atlas Book Club
Happy Juneteenth! On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African Americans that the Civil war had ended and that they were free under the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln two and a half years earlier. This holiday, now a Federal holiday, is celebrated to commemorate that … Continue reading June 2022 – Exploring Black History on Juneteenth!
August 2022 - Amplifying Iranian Voices - Atlas Book Club
One thing we have never done here at Atlas Book Club is shy away from tough conversations. We roll up our sleeves and dive into the muck. When we, the adults in the room, are armed with information and knowledge, we are better equipped to have these conversations with the children in our lives. We … Continue reading August 2022 – Amplifying Iranian Voices