diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7ee8b0b31..b31c882ac 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,10 +7,14 @@
 > Vue implementation of the Carbon Design System
 > A collection of [Carbon Components](https://github.com/carbon-design-system/carbon-components) implemented using <img src="https://vuejs.org/images/logo.png" width="20" alt="Vue logo"> [Vue.js](https://vuejs.org/).
 
-## Carbon Vue library
+## Carbon Vue library - A Carbon Community Project
 
 The [library](http://vue.carbondesignsystem.com/) provides front-end developers & engineers a collection of reusable Vue components to build websites and user interfaces. Adopting the library enables developers to use consistent markup, styles, and behavior in prototype and production work.
 
+## Community Contributions Needed
+
+As a community project contributions are not only welcome, but essential for the maintenance and growth of this project.
+
 ### Changelog
 
 [CHANGELOG.md](./packages/core/CHANGELOG.md)
diff --git a/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md b/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md
index 30abfbc3f..65b37a092 100644
--- a/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/packages/core/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,13 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2.35.0
+
+feat: 10 23 1 update (#1058) - adds numerous minor changes to bring the library up to Carbon v10.23.1
+chore: listen for click out only post blur (#1061)
+chore: Content tune the first usage steps (#1055)
+feat: Add after hidden modal event (#1069)
+fix: cv-button default color error issue (#1076)
+
 ## 2.34.1
 
 chore: add tests for cv-code-snippet, cv-toolbar, cv-structured-list
diff --git a/packages/core/README.md b/packages/core/README.md
index a99ea3b8c..74aaf023a 100644
--- a/packages/core/README.md
+++ b/packages/core/README.md
@@ -10,7 +10,15 @@
   <img src="/docs/AtCarbonVue2.png" alt="@carbon/vue">
 </div>
 
-# Change log
+## Carbon Vue library - A Carbon Community Project
+
+The [library](http://vue.carbondesignsystem.com/) provides front-end developers & engineers a collection of reusable Vue components to build websites and user interfaces. Adopting the library enables developers to use consistent markup, styles, and behavior in prototype and production work.
+
+## Community Contributions Needed
+
+As a community project contributions are not only welcome, but essential for the maintenance and growth of this project.
+
+## Changelog
 
 See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md)
 
@@ -20,7 +28,7 @@ View available Vue.js components [here](http://vue.carbondesignsystem.com). Usag
 
 See [component status pages](https://www.carbondesignsystem.com/component-status) for the status of each component.
 
-# Development
+## Development
 
 Please refer to the [Contribution Guidelines](../../.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) before starting any work.
 
@@ -28,9 +36,9 @@ Please refer to the [Contribution Guidelines](../../.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) bef
 
 Fork this repository, create a new branch, and submit a pull request to this repository. The PR will be used as part of a review process.
 
-# Usage
+## Usage
 
-## General
+### General
 
 The components do not import any of the carbon styles themselves. Use the SCSS or CSS from carbon-components to provide the styling.
 
@@ -39,13 +47,13 @@ The components do not import any of the carbon styles themselves. Use the SCSS o
 - If you prefer to build the SCSS, in the `<style>` tag of your top-level component you can include the styles wholesale: `@import "~carbon-components/scss/globals/scss/styles.scss";`
 - Check out the [Carbon Design System developers](https://www.carbondesignsystem.com/getting-started/developers/vanilla) page for information on including individual component styles into your project.
 
-## List of Available Components
+### List of Available Components
 
 View the available Carbon Vue components [here](http://vue.carbondesignsystem.com). Usage information is in the notes tab.
 
-# Getting Started
+## Getting Started
 
-## Quick Start (Vue CLI)
+### Quick Start (Vue CLI)
 
 Assuming we're starting with a new project through the [Vue CLI](https://cli.vuejs.org/) (not with the plain Vue Webpack template, which might not work):
 
@@ -151,8 +159,6 @@ Or npm
 $ npm serve
 ```
 
-## Longer start
-
 ### Install
 
 Run the following command using [Yarn](https://yarnpkg.com/en/):
diff --git a/packages/core/package.json b/packages/core/package.json
index a010cac2c..331a83529 100644
--- a/packages/core/package.json
+++ b/packages/core/package.json
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {
   "name": "@carbon/vue",
   "description": "A collection of components for the Carbon Design System built using Vue.js",
-  "version": "2.34.1",
+  "version": "2.35.0",
   "license": "Apache-2.0",
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",