Author Events

Author Events

Virtual Author Talks

Virtual Author Talk: Malala Yousafzai

Oct 22nd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Join us online for a conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai as she shares insights from her memoir, Finding My Way.

Virtual Author Talk: Philippa Gregory

Oct 29th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Join Philippa Gregory as she returns to the Tudor Court in her in her latest novel, Boleyn Traitor, a historical narrative of survival.

Virtual Author Talk: Joseph Lee

Nov 5th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Join us online for a conversation with journalist and author Joseph Lee as he discusses his powerful memoir, Nothing More of This Land:…

Virtual Author Talk: Amanda Peters

Nov 13th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
We’re thrilled to welcome Amanda Peters for an online discussion of her bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, and her tender short story…

Distinguished Author Series

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is proud to host the yearly Distinguished Author Series. SCCLD welcomes writers whose works spark thought-provoking ideas and conversations. These barrier-breaking authors come from different and diverse backgrounds, with stories that will captivate and inspire. Each author talk will be followed by an audience participation opportunity for questions and answers.

The Distinguished Author Series is Free and open to the public.

Silicon Valley Reads

Silicon Valley Reads is a community engagement program that features books and an annual theme to bring people together by providing more than 100 free, public events each year in February and March. Events for all ages include author talks, book clubs, art/music events, community activities, arts and crafts, movies, and creative events or activities based on the theme each year.

 

Silicon Valley Reads

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