What: This Spring we're reading Mia Alvar's highly acclaimed In the County: Stories. Three times this semester, we enjoy discussions as an informal group via Zoom and/or in-person @ Skyline College. No homework beyond reading is required.
Who: The Book Club is facilitated by librarian Jessica Silver-Sharp.
Who can join? The Book Club is open to students, faculty and staff in SMCCCD. Undocumented students are especially welcome. The Book Club is a safe space for discussions about sometimes difficult topics. The theme of this book of fiction is the Filipinx diaspora.
Can I get credit for participating? This is a non-academic book club. However, you may speak to your professor to learn whether they might offer extra credit for facilitating a club meeting.
Do I need to read the entire book? As this is a book of short stories, we'll discuss only selected stories at each meeting. Attendance at every meeting is not required. You can also listen to the audiobook if you choose. Send Jessica an email message if you need help locating a copy of the book. (Skyline's copies are checked out but others are available).
Questions? Please contact Jessica Silver-Sharp, Librarian <silversharpj@smccd.edu>
Join a campus Book Club at Skyline College Library!
What: We'll read modern fiction with a theme related to migration or life as an immigrant or undocumented person. We'll enjoy great discussion as an informal group. A copy of the book will be provided. No homework beyond reading is required.
When: Drop by the Library any time during the Week of October 14 to vote for the book you'd like to read. See the book display next to the Library Check Out desk!
When: We'll meet at the Library about every two or three weeks for one hour through the end of the semester (dates to be scheduled). Snacks and drinks will provided.
Who can join? Book Club is open to undocumented and immigrant students and their allies (students, faculty and staff). Discussions will be facilitated by Pamela Ortiz Cerda and Jessica Silver-Sharp & hosted by Skyline College Library.
Questions? Contact Jessica Silver-Sharp <silversharpj@smccd.edu> or stop by the Reference Desk
Sign up today: bit.ly/TenorioBookClub
What: Our student FIRE Club has chosen Lysley Tenorio's highly acclaimed The Son of Good Fortune as our Fall 2021 selection. (Tenorio is also our UndocuWeek keynote speaker Friday morning at 10am). Three times this semester, we'll enjoy discussions as an informal group via Zoom. A free copy of the book will be provided. No homework beyond reading is required.
Who: The Book Club will facilitated by librarian Jessica Silver-Sharp. Any students interested in co-facilitating should please get in touch! This is a nice leadership opportunity for your resume.
When: Our first meeting will take place Thursday, November 4 @ 4pm on zoom. Once I hear from you, I'll send you a zoom link and help you get a free copy of the book to borrow for the entire semester.
Who can join? The Book Club is open to undocumented and immigrant students and their allies (fellow students, faculty and staff) in SMCCCD.
Interested? Questions? Please contact Jessica Silver-Sharp, Librarian <silversharpj@smccd.edu>