HERstory: past, present, future

Author: Jennifer Durrant, Silver is the Moon

Wednesday, 1/21/2026
3:00 - 4:00
Potrero Meeting Room
Potrero

1616 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States

415-355-2822

Local author Jennifer Durrant reads her debut nonfiction picture book Silver is the Moon, based on the true story of Josée Andrei, a young girl who was born blind and supported the French Resistance during World War II. It’s a story of courage, literacy, resiliency and community. Durrant will offer a demonstration of how to do sighted guidance, a safe way to walk with someone who has vision loss. For children and their caregivers. 

 

Author Readings & Lectures

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Women's Interest

Programs spotlighting women's history, rights and current issues.

HERstory is SFPL's celebration of Women's History Month, spotlighting authors, thinkers, visionaries and artists during the month of March. Program offerings are for all ages. 
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Disability/Accessibility Interest

Events for adults and children with disabilities, their families, friends and allies.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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