Formerly known as the Gay Book Award, the Stonewall Award has been given to books since 1971 that have "exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender experience" according to the American Library Association (ALA). Here are the book selections from 2023 that are found in our...

The theme for this year’s Pride Week at the University of Utah is Here & Queer: The Pride Renaissance. The J. Willard Marriott Library will be displaying some book selections and materials from our Special Collections to reflect that theme on April 2, from 11:00...

March is officially recognized as Women's History Month through presidential proclamation. This dedicated month serves as a tribute to the invaluable contributions of women throughout American history, celebrating their achievements, leadership and enduring impact on society. ...

The new exhibition Pictures of Belonging opens at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on Saturday, February 24, 2024. As part of the exhibition, curator Virginia Catherall and Librarian Allyson Mower teamed up to select several books—ranging from graphic novels to academic titles to children’s...

Explore these great works related to this year’s MLK week theme: “Where Do We Go From Here” compiled by Librarian Allyson Mower. Be sure to check out the library’s MLK Week event “Moving Forward by Learning From Our Past: An Exhibition & Talk with the...

As we step into a new year, explore the transformative power of these five compelling books, compiled by librarian Allyson Mower, that delve into the theme of belonging within classrooms, offering insights and inspiration for fostering inclusive and connected educational spaces....