Events for the Week of: 8-14 March 2021, from Books, Literature, and Spoken Word category

On any given day, the border between Baja California and San Diego seethes with travelers in both directions: Americans pushing south into Mexico and Mexicans pushing north into the U.S. What are we all seeking? What draws us to explore "the other side?"

Judy Goldstein Botello explores these questions in her book, "The Other Side: Journeys in Baja California. During her years of wandering through the Baja peninsula, the author discovered her own "other side, falling in love, in the process, with Mexico in general and with Baja California in particular. Join us to share a virtual journey through some of the most enchanted—and enchanting—places on earth.

Judy Goldstein Botello is a retired pediatrician and the author of three books published by Sunbelt: "The Other Side: Journeys in Baja California, "Adventures with Kids in San Diego, and "More Adventures with Kids in San Diego” which Judy wrote with her adult daughter. Her articles have appeared in a variety of magazines, and her short stories have been included in several anthologies. the literary magazine the Southern Review of Literature published Judy's poetry and one of her literary translations.

Judy's love affair with Mexico began more than forty years ago, and she and her husband continue to explore Baja and the Mexican mainland—journeys of discovery that have no end. Over the last dozen years, they have become involved with a local non-profit organization providing medical and dental services to remote communities in the mountains of southern Baja California. This new adventure has allowed Judy to combine her role as a doctor and as a Baja explorer.

For more information and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunbelt-spotlight-journeys-in-baja-california-judy-goldstein-botello-tickets-136851848563

Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending. Check local COVID-19 restrictions and updates.

Admission/Cost: FREE

Location:
Online streaming event
Link: www.eventbrite.com

Wednesday, March 10 - 1:00 PM


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Join KPBS and the San Diego County Library to hear from the author of the touching story about Japanese American children who corresponded with their beloved librarian, Clara Breed, while they were imprisoned in World War II internment camps. Miss Breed was a children’s and city librarian with the San Diego Public Library from 1929-1970. Her collection of letters from the children are held at the Japanese American National Museum. Cynthia Grady, author of "Write to Me," 2020 One Book for Kids selection, uses excerpts from the letters to present a difficult subject with honesty and hope.

The program will feature:

Cherry Blossom Festival history from Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego

Story-inspired craft by Girl Scouts San Diego

Interview with author Cynthia Grady

Student Q&A

This is a free virtual event open to the public that will stream live to the One Book Facebook page and to YouTube. Registration is encouraged since the viewing link will be provided in reminder emails closer to the event.

Admission/Cost: FREE

Location:
Online streaming event
Link: www.eventbrite.com

Thursday, March 11 - 11:00 AM


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