Harvard Kennedy School brings together a vibrant array of people with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, ideologies, passions, and identities. Our community is stronger and more effective because of this pluralism. The Community Voices & Perspectives Collection reflects our School’s commitment to dialogue and understanding, featuring books and films that explore the myriad of experiences, ideas, and histories represented at HKS.
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Featured Collection Items
September is Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month.
My Broken Language: A Memoir
This is an inspired exploration of home, family, memory, and belonging, narrated by the obsessed girl who fought to become an artist so she could capture the world she loved in all its wild and delicate beauty.
Emplumada
This work is Lorna Dee Cervantes’s first book, a collection of poems remarkable for their surface clarity, precision of image, and emotional urgency.
De Colores Mean All of Us: Latina Views for a Multi-Colored Century
In this book, Martinez presents the radical Latina perspective on race, liberation, and identity.
Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with his Mother
Based on the Los Angeles Times series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, this is a timeless story of families torn apart.
When I Was Puerto Rican: A Memoir
The author’s story begins in rural Puerto Rico, where her warring parents and seven siblings led a life of uproar, but one full of love and tenderness as well.
New Collection Items
Our collection is driven by recommendations by HKS community members, with key partnership from the Office of Belonging, Community, & Connection.
Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
When the US Attorney who approved Jeffrey Epstein's plea deal, Alexander Acosta, was chosen by President Trump as Labor Secretary, reporter Julie K. Brown began a tenacious journey to bring the stories of Epstein's victims to light.
Malcolm X and Indigenizing Islam in America
This book explores the profound impact of Malcolm X's conversion to Islam on American society, examining how his influence shaped Islam as an integral part of America's diverse landscape, particularly within the African American community.
Pilgrimage, Place, & Pluralism: Essays in Conversation with Diana Eck
A singular scholar who has influenced multiple fields and inspired countless educators around the world, Diana Eck is widely respected for her scholarship and innovative approach to interreligious dialogue and civic engagement.
I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Curious Conversations
Partisan is up, trust is down, and social media confirms our own views. But avoiding one another is hurting our relationships and society. Journalist Monica Guzman argues that the most useful tool we have is our curiosity.
Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein
Victims' rights attorney Bradley J. Edwards spent 10 years devoting himself to bringing Jeffrey Epstein to justice, representing more than 20 of Epstein's victims.
Ficciones
To enter the world of Jorge Luis Borges' stories is to enter a world where lies Heaven, Hell, and everything in between, and to take a journey into the compelling, bizarre, and profoundly resonant.
Featured Resource: Book Displays
HKS Library & Research Services curates monthly book displays on heritage months, history months, and special topics. Many displays are collaborations with HKS community members.