Hyphenated Book Club - July Meet Up

HYPHENATED BOOK CLUB The Hyphenated Book Club is back for 2026! Join fellow book lovers in the community to dive into works by Asian American authors. From new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites, fiction to non-fiction and everything in-between, explore the diversity of American literature from an Asian American lens. All meet ups are free and open to the public to attend. Must be 18+. All sessions are hosted in person at the AARC. No need to have finished the book to attend, though recommended. THIS MONTH'S BOOK This Arab is Queer: An Anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60255208-this-arab-is-queer] edited by Elias Jahshan This ground-breaking anthology features the compelling and courageous memoirs of eighteen queer Arab writers. From a military base in the Gulf to loving whispers caught between the bedsheets; and from touring overseas as a drag queen to a concert in Cairo where the rainbow flag was raised to a crowd of thousands, this collection celebrates the true colours of a vibrant Arab queer experience. Content Warning: This book contains depictions of sensitive social issues, including violence and assault. As with all of our Hyphenated meetups, participants must be ages 18 and up. ABOUT THE ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER The Asian American Resource Center’s mission is to create a space of belonging and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond. We do this through community collaborations and partnerships; providing rental space; organizing cultural, educational and health wellness programs; and curating art and historical exhibitions. We lead with our values and our vision, so that our diverse communities are supported and connected.