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Latino Books Month

Every May, we celebrate Latino Books Month to honor and draw attention to books written by Latino and Latina authors. Our Spanish/Foreign Language section is full of books written by Latino and Latina authors and books translated to Spanish from English. You are sure to

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Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the women who have made strides towards gender equality and empower the next generation. One industry in which women are dominant is the publishing industry; a 2016 study revealed that women make up 78%. While women

Celebrating Black History Month by reading books by Black authors.

Black History Month 2022

Every February, we celebrate Black History Month to honor African American achievements that have played an essential part in creating the American culture we see today. We’ve celebrated Black History Month for more than a century. The first recorded celebration was in 1915, 50 years

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Our History and Military Books

History and military books make popular gifts and good reads to stock your stores. At American Book Company, we have a tremendous selection of award-winning history and military books to choose from, including New York Times bestsellers and Pulitzer Prize winners. Must-Have History Reads History

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National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, a time we celebrate the art of poetry as well as the many poets who continue to inspire us with their work. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this annual celebration and there are many ways you can recognize

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National Library Week

Every year since 1958, the National Library Association (ALA) has sponsored National Library Week where we acknowledge and celebrate everything libraries and librarians do for us. From providing free rentable books to offering educational resources, libraries have remained an essential part of communities for many

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Books for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time when we celebrate and honor the efforts of women in the past and present who have made strides towards gender equality and influence younger generations of girls. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ve put together a list of

Celebrating Black History Month in February.

Black History Month 2021

February is Black History Month – a time when we celebrate and pay tribute to the contributions, achievements, and history of African Americans. During this month, we also recognize the ongoing struggle for racial justice and honor the many African Americans who have and continue