Silicon Valley Reads has carefully selected three books that encapsulate the spirit of our theme and encourage meaningful conversations.
The selected books emphasize the community's resilience in the face of environmental change.
"California residents, like people in so many other areas, are impacted by extremes: temperature, drought, floods, and air quality issues," said Michelle Ornat, San Jos茅 Public Library Deputy Director of Public Services and co-chair of Silicon Valley Reads. "The variances in these conditions affect us all, our ecology, with particularly profound impacts on disadvantaged communities, which may not always have access to available and adaptable resources. We eagerly anticipate the enriching conversations and programs that Silicon Valley Reads will offer."
In addition to these engaging books, Silicon Valley Reads is pleased to provide a curated list of recommended reading, encompassing both fiction and non-fiction titles that explore various facets of the complex topic of sustainability. The recommended titles include "Under a White Sky" by Elizabeth Kolbert, "Working to Restore" by Esha Chhabra, "Burnt" by Clare Frank, and "Damnation Spring" by Ash Davidson.
Silicon Valley Reads is also announcing the selection of four companion books for children and teens: 鈥淭o Change a Planet鈥� by Christina Soontornvat for Pre K鈥揔, 鈥淭he Forest Man鈥� by Anne Matheson for Grades 1鈥�4, 鈥淭wo Degrees鈥� by Alan Gratz for Grades 4鈥�8, and 鈥淒on鈥檛 Call Me a Hurricane鈥� by Ellen Hagan for teens and young adults.
Silicon Valley Reads 2024 will kick off with an in-person and live-streamed event planned for mid-winter. Featured authors will share their expertise and insights, inviting the community to join the conversation. Throughout February and March 2024, Silicon Valley Reads will offer a diverse range of free virtual and in-person public programs suitable for all ages. These programs include author talks, panel discussions, educational events, demonstrations, outdoor events, activities for students, storytimes, an art exhibit, and more. The complete schedule of events will be published on the
Siliconvalleyreads.org website in early 2024.
Recognizing the growing concerns related to environmental challenges, Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian at the Santa Clara County Library District and co-chair of Silicon Valley Reads stated, 鈥淪ilicon Valley Reads aims to inspire positive action and engagement within the community towards a more sustainable future. It takes a community shift to enact needed change, and we hope that Silicon Valley Reads can help ignite important conversations and inspire actions that will ultimately provide more resources for future generations.鈥�
Silicon Valley Reads is presented annually by the Santa Clara County Library District, 老澳门开奖结果, and San Jos茅 Public Library, in collaboration with public libraries, community colleges, universities, and community organizations.
