Escondido Public Library Presents:
“An Evening with Author Victor Villaseñor”
Escondido, CA – In celebration of California Library Literacy Services 30th Anniversary, Escondido Public Library presents “An Evening with Author Victor Villaseñor” on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM in the Library’s Turrentine Room. This special after-hours event features the award-winning author speaking about his body of work and the power of the written word. The program is free and open to the public; however, a ticket must be presented for admission.
Victor Villaseñor is a beloved author, San Diego native, and North County resident. He has produced 65 short stories and 9 novels, including highly-recognized national bestsellers, Rain of Gold and Burro Genius. His books are used in schools and college-level classes, and his children’s books teach life lessons for people of all ages. Victor Villaseñor is an engaging speaker who focuses on universal themes as he shares his life experience and Mexican heritage through spoken word.
Free tickets will be available at Escondido Public Library’s Customer Service desk and the Literacy Services Office during business hours starting Tuesday, September 2. Attendees are highly encouraged to obtain a ticket in advance as seating is limited.
Any remaining tickets may be available at the door.
Doors to the Turrentine Room will open at 5:15 PM. Early arrival and seating before 6:00 PM is highly encouraged. Victor Villaseñor’s speaking engagement will be followed by a book signing. Selected book titles, Rain of Gold and Burro Genius, may be purchased: $15.00 for trade paperback and $25.00 for hardback.
Victor will also be discussing his newest book, Revenge of a Catholic Schoolboy.
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Revenge of a Catholic Schoolboy by Victor Villaseñor – now available
This September, California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) celebrates 30 years as a California State Library program that provides services to English speaking adults with low-literacy levels through a network of public libraries. Escondido Public Library Literacy Services, a CLLS affiliate, provides registered learners with free one-on-one or small group instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy learners work to improve basic reading and writing skills and achieve successes that impact their quality of life. As a result, these adults are voting for the first time, reading newspapers, reading aloud to their children, and securing jobs.
“An Evening with Author Victor Villaseñor” is sponsored by Mission Federal Credit Union and the Escondido Public Library Friends of Literacy Services. For information on Escondido Public Library’s hours, services, and events go to library.escondido.org, or contact Deputy City Librarian, Cynthia Smith at 760-839-4329. The Escondido Public Library is located at 239 South Kalmia Street, Escondido, CA 92025.
