10 Books Set in the United Kingdom: Adult Reading List!
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...
View ArticleBlack Panther and the Danger of the “Single Story”
Black Panther Movie Poster 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...
View ArticleSeptember Adult Reading List!
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...
View ArticleAustralian Children’s Books While You’re Waiting for the October Box
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...
View ArticleHappy Native American Heritage Month!
Image Credit Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? We are so excited here at Atlas to be featuring Native American culture and stories! I am sure you have heard me mention an...
View ArticleLet’s Explore the Diversity of Poland!
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...
View ArticleChanukah: A Time For Lights and Miracles
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...
View ArticleCelebrating the Diversity of Asian Stories
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...
View ArticleExploring Black History on Juneteenth!
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...
View ArticlePerfect Summer Reads – Volume I
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...
View ArticleCelebrating Pride Month!
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...
View ArticleAmplifying Iranian Voices!
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...
View ArticleLearning About Latin America – Volume I
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...
View ArticleReads for Spooky Season!
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...
View ArticleDiving into Native American Stories – Volume I
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...
View ArticleWondrous Stories from Western Africa – Volume I
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...
View ArticleCaptivating Caribbean Reads – Volume I
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...
View ArticleEnchanting Stories from Across East Asia – Volume I
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...
View ArticleGlobal Buffet – Volume I
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...
View ArticleReads for Spooky Season! – Volume II
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!...
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