Recommended Reading

The Book Group

The Book Group typically meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 1:30–3:30 p.m. This group has spirited discussions of books, both fiction and nonfiction, nominated by those who attend.

Our March book is Sexing the Cherry by Jeannette Winterson. Our April book will be The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East by Sandy Tolan (note: not the Young Adult version).

We meet in a member’s home with a Zoom option by request one day prior. Contact book.group@uufs.org to request a Zoom option, join us or be added to our Google Group.

To see a list of books the Book Group has read together in the past, click here.

Multigenerational Climate Discussion Circle

When: Third Saturday of each month, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
Where: Online via Zoom

For our winter meetings, participants have selected What Kind of Ancestor Do You Want to Be? edited by John Hausdoerffer, et al (2021). Published in association with the Center for Humans and Nature, this collection of essays, interviews, and poetry brings together Indigenous and other voices to consider how those alive today can shape the lives of future generations for the better. Join us on Zoom third Saturdays from 11:30 to 12:30. Email redirector@uufs.org for the link.

Children's Books

Thank you to Jesse Nattamai and her daughter Leena for the wonderful stories we’ve all been enjoying on Sunday mornings. Jesse has shared this list–with Leena’s recommendations–that includes books they’ve read to us together along with other books with UU values that they enjoy at home.

For Ages 3+

Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak

Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas by Gail Piernas-Davenport

Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth

My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis. “This story reminds me of my little brother because he likes Barbies and he likes to wear pink sometimes! I tell him he can wear whatever he wants to wear and there’s no such thing as ‘girl and boy toys.'” ~Leena

Good People Everywhere by Lynea Gillen

For Ages 4+

I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids (Free Kindle Edition!)
by Gabi Garcia

Mole Music by David McPhail

Peaceful Piggy Meditation by Kerry Lee MacLean

Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty. “I’ve loved this book ever since I was 4 years old and I think it’s funny that she does experiments on her cat. Her parents are nice to let her draw on the walls!” ~Leena

For Ages 6+

Luna and Me: The True Story of A Girl Who Lived In A Tree To Save The Forest by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw. “This is my new favorite book because Butterfly is so brave to live in and protect an old tree! I’d really like to meet her one day.” ~Leena

What Is God? by Etan Boritzer

Support our local independent bookstores! Bookasaurus at 125 S. Murphy Street in downtown Sunnyvale would be happy to order any children’s book they may not already have. Call them at (408) 733-1305.

NOTE: Buying through the UUA Bookstore provides money to UUA, a worthy cause. If you buy starting from this Amazon link, your purchases directly benefit UUFS. Also consider buying from local independent bookstores such as Leigh’s Favorite Books in Sunnyvale or online through bookshop.org, which supports independent book stores.

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