Beyond the Book: Getting Started

LCC book pick up

This year, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is providing free books only to those who will utilize the books in class or through student groups or other areas. Individuals should stop by the Cesar Chavez Learning Center to pick up or request a book. Professors and group leaders can also stop by the CCLC to make a request for a class set.

Borrow from LCC Library

The titles are available as eBooks:

• How to be an Antiracist
• Gender Queer: A Memoir

To find a print copy, search the library catalog for the title. 

Borrow from another library
You can check out a copy from an area library:

• East Lansing Public Library - LCC students can get a free library card
• Delta Township District Library - Michigan residents with a valid state ID can get a free library card 
• Capital Area District Library - If you are a resident of one of their service areas, you can get a free library card.

Buy a copy
Buy any of the books from a variety of booksellers in print, e-book, or as a free audiobook with an Audible trial.

View past Beyond the Book selections.

Visit lcc.edu/beyondthebook to see upcoming events.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is excited to announce the expansion of the One Book initiative to "Beyond the Book" The Diversity Campus Reading Circle. This program is focused on embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), campus-wide, by exploring four themes through books and programs. Our four themes and two books for the 2022-2023 term are:

• Accessibility & Advocacy
• Diversity & Racial Equity: How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
• Gender & Self-Identity: Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
• Global & Cultural Perspectives

The purpose of Beyond the Book is to expand the dialogues, learning, and engagement around diversity, equity, and inclusion themed books and programs to foster a greater sense of community, all while celebrating difference. This program is designed to provide an enjoyable and positive reading experience both inside and outside of the classroom. The aim of the Diversity Campus Reading Circles is to engage students, faculty, staff, and the larger community in a wide range of social discussion around DEI themes and intellectual activities to create an inclusive campus community.

These books deal with difficult subjects, if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to contact LCC Counseling Services. Where you can talk with a state-licensed, professional counselor for free as a currently-enrolled LCC student.

If you are not an LCC student and need help, please check out the mental health resources on Michigan.gov/StayWell.

If you have questions or suggestions about Beyond the Book, contact the Cesar Chavez Learning Center.