Santa Clara Public Library

The Santa Clara City Library is proud to present this online interview with award-winning essayist, poet, and playwright José Vadi, promoting his new book INTER STATE, “A debut collection of poetic, linked essays investigating the past and present state of California, its conflicting histories and their impact on a writer’s family and life.”
We will speak to Vadi about his book, the inspiration to create such vivid and heartbreaking snapshots of Californian life, the importance of poetry and storytelling… and so much more!

Register for this Zoom program by utilizing this link: https://bit.ly/JoseVadiSCCL

We hope to see you soon!

José Vadi is the author of Inter State: Essays from California (Soft Skull Press). An award-winning essayist, poet, and playwright, his work has appeared in the PBS NewsHour, the San Francisco Chronicle, Catapult, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Quartersnacks, Free Skate Magazine and Pop-Up Magazine. (josevadi.com | @vadiparty) 

This program has been graciously supported by the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends.