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Reading and Q&A part of library’s Summer Reading Kickoff party
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – June 14, 2018 – Elaine Castillo, author of the critically acclaimed novel America is Not the Heart, will read from her book and take questions on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 2 pm at Milpitas Library. Castillo’s work is set in Milpitas, her hometown, and the Philippines.
America is Not the Heart is Castillo’s debut novel. It tells the story of three generations of women in one family as they try to live out the American dream, while at the same time feeling pulled by their own histories and ties back to the Old World. The book has made it onto several Most Anticipated of 2018 lists and Castillo has been featured in numerous publications, including Vogue and the NY Times.
June is Immigrant Heritage Month. Here in Santa Clara County, the Board of Supervisors has marked this occasion with a proclamation and a display at the County Government Center. Castillo’s work speaks to the Filipino American experience, connecting to previous literature and updating those stories to reflect current conditions. The result is a rich and diverse tapestry that is inclusive of many lives.
Contact:
Nancy Howe/Diane Roche/Erik Sanjurjo
Santa Clara County Library District
(408) 293-2326 ext. 3001/3080/3014
