Arab American Book Award Ceremony October 4, 2010

You are cordially invited to attend the 2010 Arab American Book Award Ceremony, presented 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 the Arab American community by celebrating the thoughts and lives of Arab Americans. The purpose of the Award is to inspire authors, educate readers and foster a respect and understanding of Arab American culture.

In addition to the winners below, legendary Arab American and recently retired White House journalist Helen Thomas will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

A book signing will follow the ceremony; books will be available for purchase at the event.

2010 Arab American Book Award Winners:

Fiction
Master of the Eclipse
by Etel Adnan;

Non-Fiction
Angeleno Days: An Arab American Writer on Family, Place, and Politics
by Gregory Orfalea;

Poetry
Diary of a Wave Outside the Sea: Poetry and Stories from Iraq
by Dunya Mikhail;

2010 Honorable Mentions

Non-Fiction
Amreeka: Arab Voices, American Stories
by Alia Malek;

and

Homeland Insecurity: The Arab American and Muslim American Experience After 9/11
by Louise A. Cainkar;