Meet Vanessa Hua at San Carlos Library for an Author Talk on Coyoteland 2026 – celebrate the joy of reading with your local community
Meet Vanessa Hua at San Carlos Library for an Author Talk on Coyoteland
Literature lovers, aspiring writers, and curious readers have a wonderful opportunity to meet one of the Bay Area’s celebrated authors this September. On Sunday, September 13, 2026, San Mateo County Libraries will welcome nationally bestselling author Vanessa Hua to San Carlos Library for an engaging author talk about her newest novel, Coyoteland. The free event will feature a conversation with the author, a question-and-answer session, and a book signing, making it an excellent afternoon destination for adults, teens, and families.
Event Details
The Author Talk with Vanessa Hua | Coyoteland will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at San Carlos Library, located at 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, United States. The program will last approximately one hour and will be presented in English.
Admission is free, and the event is open to all ages. The primary audience is adults and teens, although children are welcome to attend and listen with their caregivers. The library is ADA accessible, and parking is available onsite or nearby, making the event convenient for a wide range of visitors.
A Conversation About Coyoteland
At the center of the program is Vanessa Hua’s newest novel, Coyoteland, a compelling story that explores family, ambition, privilege, friendship, and the complicated realities of life in a changing community.
The story follows Jin Chang, who moves with his wife and daughters to El Nido, a privileged community in the hills east of Berkeley. Hoping to escape years of financial struggle and bad luck, Jin believes that a final real estate scheme could transform his family’s future. However, his plans involve bending the rules, creating risks that could eventually affect everyone around him.
Meanwhile, Jin’s daughter Jane faces challenges of her own as she tries to find her place among school cliques and navigate the pressures of adolescence. After a coyote attack, Jane befriends another teenager, Tasha. Their friendship becomes an unexpected partnership as they begin investigating the contradictions and hidden problems within their community.
As the fire season intensifies, a roaming coyote causes further chaos, while a series of scandals begins exposing El Nido’s carefully maintained image. Through these intertwined storylines, Coyoteland offers readers an entertaining and thought-provoking look at social divisions, environmental uncertainty, family relationships, and the pursuit of success.
Meet Vanessa Hua
Vanessa Hua brings an impressive literary and journalistic background to this special San Carlos event. She is the author of two national bestsellers and has received recognition from respected organizations and publications. Her work has earned honors from the de Groot Foundation, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Asian American Journalists Association, among others.
Hua previously served as an award-winning columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, where her journalism demonstrated her ability to examine communities, culture, identity, and current issues with insight and clarity. Her experience as both a journalist and novelist gives her a distinctive perspective that promises to make this author conversation especially meaningful.
Q&A and Book Signing
Following the author discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session. This is a chance for readers to ask Vanessa Hua about Coyoteland, her writing process, the characters and themes in the novel, or her experiences as an author and journalist.
The program will also include a book signing. For those who enjoy meeting authors and having their books personally signed, this portion of the afternoon provides an especially memorable experience.
There is an additional treat for early attendees: the first 25 audience members will receive a free giveaway copy of Coyoteland. Because the number of complimentary copies is limited, arriving early is a smart choice for readers who would like to receive one.
A Free Literary Afternoon in San Carlos
Whether you are already familiar with Vanessa Hua’s work or are discovering her writing for the first time, the Author Talk with Vanessa Hua | Coyoteland offers an excellent opportunity to connect with literature and the local literary community. The combination of an author conversation, audience Q&A, book signing, and free giveaway makes this event particularly appealing to readers of contemporary fiction and anyone interested in stories about families, communities, ambition, and social change.
For anyone looking for an inspiring weekend activity, this gathering is also a chance to support local libraries and celebrate the vibrant literary culture of the Bay Area. Bring your favorite questions, invite a fellow reader, and prepare to discover the ideas and stories behind Coyoteland directly from its acclaimed author in an intimate setting.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 13, and head to San Carlos Library at 1:00 PM. With free admission and an all-ages welcome policy, this promises to be a meaningful and enjoyable literary event for San Carlos readers and visitors alike.
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