Armenian Weekly recommends 10 books for AYF-YOARF members
10 books every AYF-YOARF member should read
The Armenian Weekly has published a reading list of 10 books recommended for members of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) and Young Armenians Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (YOARF).
The list includes classic Armenian literature such as Raffi's "Samvel" and Franz Werfel's "The Forty Days of Musa Dagh," as well as contemporary works exploring Armenian-American identity and the Armenian Genocide. Notable selections include William Saroyan's "My Name Is Aram," Adam Bagdasarian's "Forgotten Fire," and Chris Bohjalian's "The Sandcastle Girls."
According to the publication, the recommended books serve to educate Armenian youth about their history, heritage, and national identity. The article emphasizes that reading these works helps younger generations understand ancestral experiences and preserves Armenian cultural narratives.
