| STUDY GUIDES NEW! |
The Santa Clara County Office of Education has developed this curriculum guide for use by teachers.
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| Books for Children |
There are many books for children that touch on the themes and events
featured in our Silicon Valley Reads selections. This list includes fiction, non-fiction
and even picture books.
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| Bulk Book Orders |
Teachers, schools, libraries, retailers and others who want to buy sets of
either or both of the Silicon Valley Reads 2006 books may purchase them locally
for a discount [minimum of five copies each].
For information on wholesale copies, contact Milligan News Co. Inc. at (408)
286-7604 or tollfree at 800-873-2387. Email address is ed-dept@milligannews.com.
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About the Silicon Valley Reads Program
Students, friends, families, co-workers, neighbors, book lovers – literally
all who live, work or learn in Silicon Valley – are invited to participate in the annual
Silicon Valley Reads Month in February. Presented by the Santa Clara County
Office of Education, the Santa Clara County Library and the San Jose Public Library Foundation,
Silicon Valley Reads is designed to promote reading and literacy, broaden the exposure to and appreciation
of good literature, and build community.
Throughout the month, public events (most free) are scheduled to spark
discussion of the themes of the selected books. There are many opportunities to
read and discuss the Silicon Valley Reads books at libraries, bookstores,
community organizations, and businesses. Individual readers can also post their
comments about the books and its themes on the Silicon Valley Reads website.
This is the fourth year of Silicon Valley Reads and participation continues to grow. In 2005, about 2,000 people attended
Silicon Valley Reads events and thousands more read the book selection on their own.
Selection Criteria
Books selected for Silicon Valley Reads Month meet the following criteria:
- Reflect universal issues relevant to Silicon Valley
- Appeal to diverse audiences
- Are appropriate for both adults and young adults
- Are the work of a living author
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City of San Jose
Silicon Valley Library System
Friends of Cupertino Library
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George E. Ewan Family Foundation
Friends of the Los Gatos Public Library
Friends of the Milpitas Community Library
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Friends of the Library of Los Altos & Community
Mountain View Library Foundation
Friends of the Campbell Library
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Friends of the Morgan Hill Library
Friends of the Gilroy Library
Friends of Saratoga Libraries
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