Beginning in early 2012, a wide variety of public events will be scheduled to explore and discuss the themes of the selected books.
January
Sat, Jan. 28, 3 p.m. at Saratoga Library. 408-867-6126. ** Teen Program **
Teen Book Discussion Group
Join other teens to discuss Skunk Girl by Sheba Karim.
February
Sat, Feb 4, 10:30 a.m. at Saratoga Library, 408-867-6126.
Getting To Know American Muslims and Their Faith
Reshma Hyder of the Islamic Network Group will speak about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and present the history and contemporary life of Muslims in the United States. Q&A follows.
Co-sponsored by Friends of Saratoga Library.
Sun, Feb 5, 2 p.m. at Saratoga Library, 408-867-6126.
Author Event: Sumbul Ali-Karamali
Sumbul Ali-Karamali will talk about her book, The Muslim Next Door, and answer questions about being Muslim and American.
Moderated by Marjan Fariba, a Saratoga realtor and resident who emigrated from Iran to the U.S. in 1976 at the age of twelve.
Co-sponsored by Friends of Saratoga Library.
Mon, Feb 6, 7 p.m. at Los Altos Library, 650-948-7683.
Learn about Ghazni, Afghanistan - an Islamic Heritage City
Dr. Mohammad H. Qayoumi, President of San Jose State University, will speak about the City of Ghazni in Afghanistan. Recently chosen as an Islamic Heritage City by ISESCO for 2013, Ghazni was one of the early cities of Islamic civilization in the ninth and tenth century. Dr. Qayoumi will describe some of the architectural monuments of the city as well as key scholars such as Al-Biruni, Avecenna and Sanai, and their many contributions to world civilization.
Co-sponsored by Los Altos Voices for Peace.
Sat, Feb 18, 10:30 a.m. at Milpitas Library, 408-262-1171.
Film: Prince Among Slaves
This one-hour film recounts the true story of an African Muslim prince who was captured and sold into slavery in the American South. After 40 years of enslavement, he regained his freedom, became a national celebrity and dined in the White House.
Sat, Feb 18, 12:30 p.m. at Milpitas Library, 408-262-1171.
Film: On a Wing and a Prayer
This one-hour film follows Monem Salam, a U.S. born Muslim who pursues his childhood dream of getting a pilot’s license several years after 9/11. The film alternates between gentle humor and white-knuckle moments.
Sat, Feb 18, 2 p.m. at Milpitas Library, 408-262-1171.
Film: Allah Made Me Funny - Live in Concert
This 82-minute film follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it’s really like to be Muslim in America.
Thur, Feb 23, 7 p.m. at Woodland Branch Library, 650-969-6030 ** For Children, Teens and Families **
Author Event: Asma Mobin-Uddin, M.D.
Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin, author of My Name is Bilal, discusses the themes of her book in an interactive presentation that also answers questions about Islam’s beliefs and religious practices.
Wed, Feb 29, 7:30 p.m. at Milpitas Library, 408-262-1171.
Author Event: Willow Wilson
Willow Wilson will talk about her book, The Butterfly Mosque, and answer questions about being Muslim and American.
Co-sponsored by Friends of Milpitas Library.
March
Fri, March 2, 7 p.m. at Los Altos Library, 650-948-7683.
Author Event: Willow Wilson
Moderated by Los Altos Mayor Val Carpenter, Willow Wilson will talk about her book, The Butterfly Mosque, and answer questions about being Muslim and American.
Sat, March 3, 1:30 p.m. at Cupertino Community Hall, 408-446-1677.
Author Visit: Sumbul Ali-Karamali and Willow Wilson
Willow and Sumbul continue the conversation about their books and experiences as American Muslim women in an on stage interview with De Anza College President Brian Murphy. The program also includes the announcement of winners of the Cupertino Library Foundation essay contest and book signing by the authors.
Co-sponsored by Cupertino Library Foundation.
Sat, March 3, 2 p.m. at Saratoga Library, 408-867-6126.
Film: Allah Made Me Funny - Live in Concert
This 82-minute film follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it’s really like to be Muslim in America.
Sat, March 10, 1 p.m. at Morgan Hill Library, 408-779-3196.
Author Visit: Sumbul Ali-Karamali
Sumbul Ali-Karamali will talk about her book, The Muslim Next Door, and answer questions about being Muslim and American.
Co-sponsored by Friends of Morgan Hill Library.
Tue, March 20, 7 p.m. at Morgan Hill Library, 408-779-3196. ** Teen Program **
Author Visit: Sheba Karim
Sheba Karim, author of the young adult novel Skunk Girl, a coming of age story about Nina Khan, a Pakistani-American growing up in upstate New York, discuses her novel and the experience of growing up Muslim in the U.S.
Wed, March 28, 6 p.m. at Morgan Hill Library, 408-779-3196.
Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith
Ismael Nass-Duce of the Islamic Network Group will speak about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and present the history and contemporary life of Muslims in the United States. Q&A follows.
April
Wed, April 18, 7 p.m. at Gilroy Library, 408-842-8207.
Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith
Ismael Nass-Duce of the Islamic Network Group will speak about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and present the history and contemporary life of Muslims in the United States. Q&A follows.
Thur, April 26, 6:30 p.m. at Campbell Library, 408-866-1991.
Author Event: Willow Wilson
Willow Wilson will talk about her book, The Butterfly Mosque, and answer questions about being Muslim and American.
Co-sponsored by the Friends of Campbell Library.
Thur, April 26, 7 p.m. at Gilroy Library, 408-842-8207.
Film: Allah Made Me Funny - Live in Concert
This 82-minute film follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it’s really like to be Muslim in America.
Sat, April 28, 2 p.m. at Gilroy Library, 408-842-8207.
Author Event: Willow Wilson
Willow Wilson will talk about her book, The Butterfly Mosque, and answer questions about being Muslim and American.
Co-sponsored by Friends of Gilroy Library, gilroy AAUW, Gilroy Library Commission, and The Reading Program.
Sat, April 28, 4 p.m. at Gilroy Library, 408-842-8207. ** Teen Program **
Author Event: Willow Wilson
In addition to her memoir The Butterfly Mosque, Willow Wilson writes for Marvel Comics, DC Comics and its literary imprint Vertigo. In this program she talks with teens and adults about comics and graphic novels.
Co-sponsored by Friends of Gilroy Library, Gilroy AAUW, Gilroy Library Commission, and The Reading Program.
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