Events › Virtual Author Talk: Jason Reynolds

Coach brings the final installment of the Track series to life by exploring the childhood of Otis “Coach” Brody, long before he became the steady, firm‑handed mentor to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny. As young Otie, he idolizes Carl Lewis and Marty McFly, lives to sprint, and treasures a pair of Jordans that make him feel unstoppable, until both the shoes and his often‑absent father suddenly disappear, forcing him to confront truths he never expected.

Jason Reynolds traces how these early experiences shape the man Coach will become, revealing the vulnerabilities, dreams, and heartbreaks behind the figure who later guides the Defenders track team with such conviction and care.

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The Santa Clara County Library District is proud to present a free virtual author‑talk series featuring bestselling, award‑winning, and acclaimed writers from around the world, offering live Q&A sessions two to three times a month. Event links are sent about 24 hours in advance (or upon late registration), recordings are available for a limited time, and a full list of upcoming programs can be found here.

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