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ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION LITERATURE AWARDS PROGRAM: IACF: Literature Awards Program Info

In this LibGuide you will find links to help you select a book (or ebook) to read for the IACF Literature Awards Program. In bocca al lupo!

IACF - Book Selection List - Summary List of All Books

IACF - Literature Awards Program Reading List Selections

IACF - Literature Awards Program Pamphlet

Click on the link below to access a pdf copy of the IACF Literture Awards Program pamphlet.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Note Regarding the I.A.C.F. Reading List

At the moment, the Padua Library has a copy of all the books on the "IACF - Literature Awards Program Reading List" (some fiction & nonfiction, some hardback & paperback, and some e-book formats) with the exception of the titles listed below...so if you are seeking any of those titles, you'll need to search your local/county library system.  If you'd like assistance with this, just let me know.

  • The Coming of Fabrizze (Raymond DeCapite)
  • Che Bella Figura!
  • Dagoes Read (Fred Gardaphe)
  • Dances with Luigi (Paul Paolicelli)
  • The Dream Book (Helen Barolino)
  • The Gift of Fire (David Citino)
  • Italian Immigrants in Rural and Small Town America (Rudolf Vecoli)
  • Moustache Pete Is Dead (Fred Gardaphe)
  • West of Rome (John Fante)