RAJI WRITES

It isn’t often that the stars align to find three books that are beautifully written, fit the theme of a panel discussion I am planning, and whose authors are available on the date I am planning the event! Before I introduce the event, here is the context. Silicon Valley Reads chose as its 2026 theme Bridges to Belonging. The kickoff event was held on January 15, 2026, with three featured authors in conversation with Sal Pizarro of the San Jose Mercury News: john a. powell (