November 4, 2026 · Sacramento

Book Launch Celebration

Book Launch Celebration

An Evening of Stories, Conversation & Community

An Evening of Stories, Conversation & Community

More than a book launch, this is an evening of stories, conversation, and community centered on the journey toward belonging.

Join Jose (Aaron) Alvarez for an evening celebrating the launch of The Boy Who Lost His Name. Through stories, reflection, and conversation, we’ll explore themes of belonging, identity, adaptation, and the journey of becoming whole.

Join Jose (Aaron) Alvarez for an evening celebrating the launch of The Boy Who Lost His Name. Through stories, reflection, and conversation, we’ll explore themes of belonging, identity, adaptation, and the journey of becoming whole.

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Please let us know if you’ll be joining us for this special evening of stories, conversation, and community.

November 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Zócalo Midtown · 1801 Capitol Avenue · Sacramento, California

Free Event • Guests Welcome

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Join readers, friends, colleagues, and community members for an evening of stories, conversation, and connection.

Guests are welcome. Please indicate the number attending when you RSVP.

From José

A Personal Invitation

Over the last few years, I’ve been exploring questions of belonging, identity, and the ways we adapt to fit in. This book is the result of that journey. I’d be honored if you joined me for an evening of stories, reflection, and conversation as we celebrate its launch.

About the evening

What to Expect

This is not a traditional book reading. The evening is designed around stories, reflection, dialogue, and connection—an invitation to linger with the questions of belonging and identity in the company of others. Together, we’ll create space for conversation that feels personal, generous, and rooted in community.

This is not a traditional book reading. The evening is designed around stories, reflection, dialogue, and connection—an invitation to linger with the questions of belonging and identity in the company of others. Together, we’ll create space for conversation that feels personal, generous, and rooted in community.

A memoir

About The Boy Who Lost His Name

About The Boy Who Lost His Name

The Boy Who Lost His Name is a memoir about belonging, identity, and the hidden cost of adapting in order to fit in. Through personal stories and reflection, the book explores what happens when we disconnect from parts of ourselves and what it takes to reclaim them.

The Boy Who Lost His Name is a memoir about belonging, identity, and the hidden cost of adapting in order to fit in. Through personal stories and reflection, the book explores what happens when we disconnect from parts of ourselves and what it takes to reclaim them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the event free?

Is the event free?

Can I bring a guest?

Can I bring a guest?

Do I need to purchase the book to attend?

Do I need to purchase the book to attend?

Will books be available for purchase?

Will books be available for purchase?