A selection of great fiction by African American authors, from page turners to prize-winners.

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A selection of contemporary fiction by Asian American authors.

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In 2014, the City of Madison undertook a deliberate, focused and organized effort called the Racial Equity and Social Justice Initiative (RESJI).  One of the guiding principles of the City's RESJI is authentic, ongoing public engagement and participation, with the goal of changing the culture of our city - including addressing institutional racism. The city, and the library, are committed to supporting and aligning with other racial equity and social justice efforts - including the work being done by community organizations. In our role as providers of items and access, Madison Public Library has created this resource list (books, videos, articles, websites, music, podcasts) which includes suggested resources from groups working on racial equity and social justice in Madison.

The focus of our adult lists is on race and racism - and is not exhaustive.  The lists for children focus on celebrating multiculturalism and overcoming bias.

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We welcome your comments and suggestions, and purchase recommendations, as this resource continues to grow.

Travel to another time, another world, another reality, or all of the above with one of these speculative fiction selections that explore the boundaries of time and place.

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Dystopian fiction can be a lot of things, but the basics are: it's the future, and it's bleak. It's often pretty grim, but it can also be exciting and thought-provoking. Here are some great examples.

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Literary and genre fiction featuring Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer characters and themes.

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