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In Conversation with Jose Antonio Vargas

In Conversation with Jose Antonio Vargas Online

Join us for this intimate conversation with Vargas, as he takes us deeper into his story. He shares his journey to America from the Philippines and his path to becoming an immigration reform activist. He discusses the struggles many other undocumented citizens face and poignantly explores the question: "How do you define 'American'?"

The author will answer questions submitted in advance. Please submit your question through the registration form. 

This program is generously sponsored by the California Center for the Book, the California State Library, the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, and Watsonville Public Library. 

This program is a part of Book to Action: Sunnyvale Reads Dear America. Join us this Spring and Summer for a series of events centered around the topics of immigration, equity and what it means to be an American. To learn more visit Book to Action

Free personal copies available, must be registered for one of the Book to Action events. Limited copies available. 


Únase a nosotros en esta conversación intima con Vargas mientras conocemos más de su historia. Él comparte su viaje a los estados unidos desde las filipinas y su camino para convertirse en un activista por la reforma migratoria. Habla de la lucha que enfrentan otros ciudadanos indocumentados y explora conmovedoramente la pregunta: “¿Cómo se define ser ‘estadounidense’?”

El autor responderá a preguntas enviadas con anticipación. Envié preguntas a través del formulario de registro.

Este programa está patrocinado generosamente por California Center for the Book, California State Library, Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library, la Biblioteca Publica de Santa Cruz y la Biblioteca Publica de Watsonville.

Este programa es parte de Book to Action: Sunnyvale Reads Dear America. Para mas información, visite Book to Action.

Al registrarse para este evento, usted es elegible para recibir una copia gratuita del libro. Hasta agotar existencias.

Date:
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Work Unit:
Adult Services
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  ESL/Multicultural  
Registration has closed.

 

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Accessibility

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 at least three days in advance of this program.