Cupertino Library hosts Unlikely Animals' author for book discussion

"Annie Hartnett, author of Unlikely Animals, will discuss her inspiration for the novel, one of this year's Silicon Valley Reads selections, on Jan. 17, 4-5 p.m., at the Cupertino Library. The novel follows Emma Starling as she returns to her New Hampshire hometown to care for her dying father and is drawn into a community grappling with crisis, loss and disconnection. Through her search for a missing friend and reconnection with family, Emma finds unexpected connections between generations. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4jvBBzF."

"Psychology Tonight' concert Saratoga Symphony is playing a free concert on Jan. 17 at the West Valley Presbyterian Church in Cupertino. The symphony is led by music director Jason Klein. The program for Psychology Tonight features Valse Chevaleresque and Symphony No. 4 by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and Piano Concerto No. 2 by Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Tamami Honma is the guest pianist. Although the concert is free, the symphony is accepting donations. West Valley Presbyterian Church is at 6191 Bollinger Road, Cupertino."

"Based on the author's real-life experience, Yang's award-winning novel illustrates this year's Silicon Valley Reads theme Bridges to Belonging. Front Desk follows 10-year-old Mia Tang, a recent Chinese immigrant whose family manages a rundown motel in California. While facing poverty, racism and the unfairness of the American Dream, Mia takes on the role of front desk manager, but her real job is building a community."

Annie Hartnett will appear at the Cupertino Library on Jan. 17, 4–5 p.m., to discuss Unlikely Animals, a Silicon Valley Reads selection that follows Emma Starling returning to her New Hampshire hometown to care for her dying father while confronting crisis, loss and reconnection across generations. Saratoga Symphony presents a free Psychology Tonight concert on Jan. 17 at West Valley Presbyterian Church in Cupertino, featuring works by Jean Sibelius and Sergei Rachmaninoff with guest pianist Tamami Honma; donations are accepted. Silicon Valley Reads hosts two virtual talks on Jan. 22 with Kelly Yang about Front Desk; registration links and a full schedule are available online.

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