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A message from Mayor Gavin Newsom
Welcome back to One City One Book: San Francisco Reads, presented by the San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco has an important literary history and, through programs like One City One Book, is creating a strong literary present and future.
Set in Mexico in the decades before the 1910 revolution, The Hummingbird’s Daughter tells the story of Teresita, a young girl coming to terms with her destiny as a healer who will grow into a revolution-inspiring Mexican “Joan of Arc.”
Urrea’s engaging novel will give you much to talk about at upcoming events.
You can find a copy of The Hummingbird’s Daughter at your library or local bookstores. Whether you discuss it with family and friends, or attend one of the special programs, I hope you will have a good time reading and talking about The Hummingbird’s Daughter.
 A message from City Librarian Luis Herrera:
As City Librarian, I invite you to join in One City One Book: San Francisco Reads, our popular citywide book club. One City, One Book is intended to engage San Franciscans in dialogue and builds on the rich literary tradition of our city.
This year’s selection, The Hummingbird’s Daughter is an extraordinary novel that tells an important story about bravery and strength in a revolutionary period of Mexico’s history; I know the book will interest and inspire many San Franciscans.
We are honored to have the author Luis Alberto Urrea participating in numerous special library events and discussions throughout the fall, as well as visiting schools, bookstores, and other venues. Thank you for participating in One City One Book: San Francisco Reads. I hope you enjoy the experience.
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