Author Events

Author Events

Virtual Author Talks

Virtual Author Talk with Sarah Lohman

May 15th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Join local sustainable food advocate Peter Ruddock and author Sarah Lohman discussing her book Endangered Eating: America's Vanishing Foods.

Virtual Author Talk: R.F. Kuang

May 21st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Register for a conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface.

Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

Jun 3rd | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, about his book, "For the Love of Mars"

Virtual Author Talk: Freida McFadden

Jun 13th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Event
Bestselling author Freida McFadden will discuss writing psychological thrillers, including her upcoming novel, "The Housemaid Is Watching."

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is proud to host the yearly Distinguished Author Series. SCCLD welcomes three writers whose works spark thought-provoking ideas and conversations. Each of these barrier-breaking authors comes from a different and diverse background, with stories that will captivate and inspire.

Each author presentation or moderated talk will be followed by an audience participation opportunity for questions and answers.

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

SCCLD would like to thank the Santa Clara County Library District Foundation for its generosity in supporting the Distinguished Author Series.

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.

 

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