Educational Resources Lab / Oakland University

May is full of flavors worth celebrating!

From comfort foods to cultural favorites, this month is all about the foods that bring people together, spark memories, and make us smile.

What’s one food you’ll never say no to?

We pulled together a collection for Arab American Heritage Month that invites a closer look at stories, voices, and experiences across ages.

From picture books to middle-grade and beyond, this display highlights voices, cultures, and experiences that deserve a place in our everyday reading, not just this month.

One that keeps catching people’s attention is The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad. It follows two sisters on the first day, one of them wears her hijab to school, and what stands out is how it frames pride with the reality of navigating questions and stares. It’s a simple story, but it opens the door to conversations about identity, confidence, and support in a really accessible way.