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HPL Booklists
The following booklists were developed in support of an ongoing series of workshops developed by our American Place Program. Many of the selected works are fictional as we believe that fiction allows the reader and author the freedom to tackle difficult issues in a non-threatening way.

Coming of age as Explored through Diverse Cultures

Domestic Violence as Explored through Diverse Cultures

Education as Explored through Diverse Cultures

Gay, Bi-Sexual,lesbian and Transgendered as Explored through Diverse Cultures

Immigrant Parents – Americanized Kids

Mental Health as Explored through Diverse Cultures

Refugee Experience

Women's Reproductive Health as Explored through Diverse Cultures

Work as Explored through Diverse Cultures


Health Booklists
Other booklists have been created to support programs such as: World Asthma Day, World Food Day and HIV as it affects Women.

Asthma Resources
Nutrition and Health