Welcome to the latest resource series by Underground Bookshelf. This series focuses on literature written by authors of Iranian heritage. War often comes with undermining the humanity of the people and cultures impacted. One way to reaffirm a people's humanity is to engage with the people, culture, and perspectives through literature and storytelling. In this series, you'll find fiction and nonfiction books for children, middle grade readers, young adults, and adult readers.
This resource covers sci-fi and fantasy. The additional resource lists below offer support for learning about Iranian heritage, protesting the ongoing war, and finding emergency assistance if the rising costs of food, gas, and other goods as a result of the conflict are impacting you or your family.
Resources If Your Funds are Low
- Need Food - FoodForFree.org
- Find a local food bank | Mass.gov
- Find Your Local Food Bank and Holiday Food Boxes | Feeding America
- Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) - Metro Housing Boston
- How to Get Emergency Financial Assistance & Help With Bills - Resources
- Facing financial hardship | USAGov
- Financial assistance programs in Massachusetts
- Low-income resources | Boston.gov
- Food Banks, Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries
- Homeless Shelters | Find Homeless Shelters | Homeless Shelter Search
- Food Pantries
- Food and Free Meal Sites - Housing, Health, Hunger & Help - Research Guides at Boston Public Library
- Homeless Shelters Directory | Emergency Housing | Transitional Housing | Find Shelter
- Find Shelter | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Learn About Iranian Heritage
- IAB – Iranian Association of Boston
- Persian or Iranian? Here’s How They Differ | HISTORY
- Persian Culture: Timeless Art, Traditions and Heritage
- Cultural Heritage of Iran - HEY PERSIA
- Foundation for Iranian Studies | بنیاد مطالعات ایران
- Severed Spaces: Documenting Cultural Heritage at Risk in Iran - The Ancient Near East Today
- Pars Place – Iranian-American Community Center in DC
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
- Home - Iran Heritage Foundation
- About | Explore Iranian Heritage — Learn More & Get Involved — Eranshahr
- The Global Impact of Iranian Cultural Achievements
- Iran’s culture, the Heritage and Innovation - ABHAVIJ
- Iran’s Cultural Heritage:Historical Sites for Foreign Traveler
Protest the War with Iran
- Peace-Direct-Guide-to-Peace-Activism.pdf
- Greater Good Resources for Peace and Conflict
- Social Justice Resources - Race, Social Justice, and Civil Rights - Research Guides at Boston Public Library
- 23 Pacifist Organizations Working to Abolish War
- Massachusetts Peace Action - Massachusetts Peace Action is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to develop the sustained political power to foster a more just and peaceful U.S. foreign policy.
- Resist | Home
- "Know Your Rights" (KYR) - Activism, Demonstrations, Protest - Guides at Stanford University
- Resources for Activists | Amnesty International USA
- Home - Find My Protest
- Guides for Activists - Museum of Protest
- Protest and activism resources — CRIN
- Justice & Social Action Resources | Advocates
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Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books by Authors of Iranian Heritage
- Iran +100: Stories from a Future State edited by Fereshteh Ahmadi, Leila Elder, Peter Behravesh
- The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia
- Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
- Tomorrow Brings Joy: Elysium by Mahyar Amouzegar and Mahbod Amouzegar
- Rain Born by Zoha Kazemi
Sources
- Literary Hub » 33 Essential Works of Fiction by Iranian Writers
- The Greatest Books: 33 Essential Works of Fiction By Iranian Writers from Literary Hub
- Contemporary Iranian Voices: Key Authors Writing Today (Available in English) | Saraye Sokhan
- Essential Books by Iranians Available in English: A Reading List - PEN America
- 100+ Iranian Book Recommendations - by Olivia's Book Talk
- 100 Essential Books by Iranian Writers: Fiction – Asian American Writers' Workshop
- Sci-Fi Confidential: Iranian Science Fiction
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