Between Bay and Mountains - An Illustrated Silicon Valley Memoir-Guide - Paperback

by Fontanna Zhi (Author)

Created and illustrated by Silicon Valley native Fontanna Zhi, this book blends watercolor art, storytelling, and firsthand experiences into a unique coming-of-age perspective.

Guided by the idea of "two trails" - the mountains and the bay - it connects nature, urban life, and cultural diversity through parks, wetlands, museums, and everyday communities.

Unlike a traditional travel guide, the book transforms familiar landscapes into emotional and artistic reflections. With original watercolor illustrations accompanying the narrative, it becomes both a visual journey and a personal story of growth and belonging - ideal for young readers and anyone curious about the human side of Silicon Valley.

本书由硅谷本地成长的青年作者 Fontanna Zhi 创作并亲自绘制插图，通过水彩绘画、文字与真实体验相结合的方式，呈现一段独特的成长视角。

作者以"山与湾的两条路径"为线索，将自然生态、城市文化与日常生活串联起来，带领读者走进公园、湿地、博物馆与多元族群社区，在行走与观察中重新发现熟悉的世界。

不同于传统旅游指南，本书以手绘艺术赋予日常景观新的温度与情感，在风景之中融入记忆、思考与个人体验。作品既是一部关于湾区自然与文化的探索之书，也是一段关于成长与归属的真实记录。文字与画作相互呼应，使阅读成为一场视觉与心灵的双重旅行，特别适合青少年读者，以及所有希望理解硅谷另一面的人。