Events › Virtual Author Talk: Amanda Peters

We’re thrilled to welcome Amanda Peters for an online discussion of her bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, and her tender short story collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon. Drawing from her Mi’kmaq heritage, Peters explores themes of family, grief, and identity through the haunting story of Ruthie, a young girl who vanishes while her family is picking blueberries in Maine, and Joe, her brother, who is forever changed by her disappearance.

Meanwhile, Norma, raised in an affluent but emotionally distant household, is plagued by dreams that feel more like memories. As she grows older, she begins to suspect a hidden truth about her past. The Berry Pickers is a moving portrait of race, love, and the enduring search for belonging and forgiveness.

This program is part of the Santa Clara County Library District's Native American Heritage Month.

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The free, virtual series is open to the public and takes place two to three times a month. All author talks will include the opportunity to ask the author questions. Click here for a complete list of upcoming events in this series. 

A link for this event will be sent approximately 24 hours before the event. Participants who register within 24 hours of the event will receive a single email containing the link to the program. This program will be recorded and posted here after the event and will only be available for viewing for a limited time.

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The Santa Clara County Library District is proud to present a virtual monthly author talk series featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world.  The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.