ballet fabric by the yard / ballet dancer quilt / tutus & toe shoes by blank quilting, ballet gray fabric yardage, fat quarters

Bulawayo and Henríquez’s books are novels telling the story of immigrants coming from Africa and Mexico, respectively. Nguyen’s book is a memoir about her experience growing up in Michigan as a recent immigrant from Vietnam. Three companion books on the same theme for younger readers also have been announced: “My Name Is Yoon,” by Helen Recorvits and Gabi Swiatkowska; “Dancing Home” by Alma Flor Ada and Gabriel M. Zubizarett; and “Something About America” by Maria Testa.

It is only natural for Simon to include 78-year-old Cahill — a former U.S, Olympic and U.S, Paralympic judo coach — in his film, Cahill was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as Judo Instructor of the Year 1975; elevated to Judan, the highest rank in Ju-Jitsu in 1994; awarded the U.S, Ju-Jitsu President’s Leadership Award in 2003; and honored with the USA Judo Lifetime Achievement Award, along with another legendary judo coach Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida, ballet fabric by the yard / ballet dancer quilt / tutus & toe shoes by blank quilting, ballet gray fabric yardage, fat quarters in 2013..

Sparr joins an impressive roster of previous YACRs at the California Symphony, many of them winners of the prestigious Rome or Berlin prizes or both. His immediate predecessor was Mason Bates; others were Kamran Ince, Pierre Jalbert, Kevin Beavers and Christopher Theofanidis, whose 9/11-themed work, “The Heart of a Soldier,” will have its world premiere at San Francisco Opera this fall. Among the chefs participating are Sho Kamio (Yoshi’s), Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani (Terra and Ame), Bruce Hill (Bix, Picco and Zero Zero), Staffan Terje (Perbacco and Barbacco) and Ravi Kapur (Prospect).

Donato & Co.: 2635 Ashby Ave, A four-course menu including homemade red kuri squash ravioli and Piemontese eye-round beef, $68, www.donatoandco.com, Gather New Year’s Eve Celebration: 5-9 p.m., 2200 Oxford St, A la carte offerings with specials including Humboldt Kumamoto oysters and roasted Muscovy half duck, ballet fabric by the yard / ballet dancer quilt / tutus & toe shoes by blank quilting, ballet gray fabric yardage, fat quarters In addition, all bottles of sparkling wine and Champagne will be 25 percent off, www.gatherrestaurant.com, New Year’s Eve at the Back Room: 8 p.m., 1984 Bonita Ave, Featuring: High Country, Dix Bruce & Julie Cline and Sam Rudin, The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21 and over) space, $20-$25, https://bit.ly/2rwTeGb..

Wizard of Oz: Lyric Theatre stages the classic musical. Through Oct. 28. San Jose City College Theater, 2100 Moorpark Ave. $12-$34. www.lyrictheatre.org, boxoffice@lyrictheatre.org, 408-986-1455. The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Music Hall Royale presents the musical based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel. Through Nov. 11. 3Below Theaters & Lounge, 288 S. Second St. $36-$54. 3Belowtheaters.com, 408-404-7711. ICA Art Auction Exhibition: Featuring nearly 200 works by local, national and international contemporary artists in a variety of media. Live auction gala Oct. 27, 5 p.m. San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 560 S. First St. 408-283-8155, www.sjica.org.