2011 Arab American Book Award Ceremony September 29, 2011

Established by the Arab American National Museum, the Arab American Book Award program encourages the publication and excellence of books that preserve and advance the understanding, knowledge and resources of Arab Americans. Four winners and three honorable mentions emerged from the 28 books published during 2010 that were submitted for consideration by genre-specific review committees.

The ceremony is free and open to the public; RSVP required. Business attire suggested.

2011 ARAB AMERICAN BOOK AWARD WINNERS

Loom by Thérése Souk ar Chehade
Arab Americans in Toledo: Cultural Assimilation and Community Involvement by Samir Abu-Absi
Tocqueville by Khaled Mattawa
Saving Sky by Diane Stanley

2011 HONORABLE MENTIONS
Barefoot in Baghdad by Manal Omar
This Isa Nice Neighborhood by Farid Matuk
Time To Pray by Maha Addasi

Lifetime Achievement Award
Ameen Rihani, presented by Diane Rehm