Silicon Valley Reads 2027 is Coming Soon
Get ready for Silicon Valley Reads, a community-wide program that brings people together through books, events, and conversation. Each year, we explore a shared theme with author talks, book clubs, arts programs, and activities for all ages.
Kickoff Event
Thursday, January 28 at 7 p.m.
The Silicon Valley Reads 2027 will kickoff at De Anza College in Cupertino with all three authors of the adult selections in conversation with Sal Pizarro of The Mercury News. Enjoy an art exhibit entitled "Threads of Resilience" off the lobby at the Euphrat Museum of Art. Registration coming soon!
Events
Featured Books for Adults
Manoush Zomorodi
Modern technology shapes our physical health and mental well-being. In Body Electric, Manoush Zomorodi combines scientific research with simple movement practices to help readers reconnect with their bodies in a digital world.
Anna Johnston
Lonely and nearly out of money, 82-year-old Frederick Fife is mistaken for an assisted living resident. This warm, humorous novel follows his unexpected chance to mend family relationships and find connection and healing.
About The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife and Anna Johnston.
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado recounts her journey from childhood trauma and poverty in Peru to the summit of Mount Everest. Her memoir reveals how nature, physical challenges, and community helped her reclaim her life and support other survivors.
About In the Shadow of the Mountain and Silvia Vasquez-Lavado.
Featured Books for Children and Teens
Todd Parr
Audience: Pre-K and K
Colorful bird characters help young readers sort through busy thoughts and recognize their feelings. Todd Parr’s simple text, bold illustrations, and playful activities introduce calming practices such as deep breathing, stretching, and using the senses.
Rob Harrell
Audience: Lower Elementary
When his father has a lingering cold, Art sets out to make him some sick-fighting juice. A search for missing ginger takes them through neighborhood markets and shops, leading to an unexpected encounter and a celebration of community.
Rob Harrell
Audience: Upper Elementary
Andrew’s Picture Day goes from bad to worse as mishaps and family worries send his anxiety rising. With humor, illustrations, and practical coping tips, this story follows his struggle with anxiety and OCD as he learns to accept help.
Aida Salazar
Audience: Middle Grades
A summer without screens sends Elio and Celi to rural Mexico, where they help traditional healers and work to restore the land. Along the way, they discover connections between their own well-being, their community, and the natural world.
Neal Shusterman
Audience: High School/Young Adult
A deadly virus leaves its survivors with an unexpected lasting effect: complete contentment. As powerful interests race to stop it and others seek to spread it, three teens find themselves caught in a struggle that could change humanity’s future.
Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes
Audience: Youth
Sixteen authors draw on their own mental health experiences in this collection of short stories across genres. Through humor, imagination, and honest portrayals of mental health conditions, these stories challenge stereotypes and offer readers hope and connection.
About Ab(solutely) Normal: Short StoriesThat Smash Mental Health Stereotypes.