I've seen Curato speak at this library before, and although I'm not gay or a teenager, I bought Flamers after hearing him talk.
Mike Curato and Regie Cabico for GAYSIANS
2301 L St NW
Washington, DC 20037
About the Event
Join Loyalty Bookstores and DCPL for a conversation with writer and illustrator Mike Curato. In conversation with poet Regie Cabico, Mike will discuss his new graphic novel Gaysians, a gorgeous, heartwarming story following four gay Asians as they navigate love, identity, and friendship in Seattle during the early aughts. Mike will show slides from the book and discuss with the audience. This event is free and open to the public at the DC West End Neighborhood Library! Please RSVP to the right.
Please note Loyalty has a zero tolerance policy for harassment or intimidation of any kind during ours events.
About the Book
From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship—a celebration of queer chosen family.
When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he's ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man—but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, "not even lesbians live there." Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ's "Boy Luck Club" helps him find love, pride, and belonging—until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family.
Meticulously observed and gorgeously illustrated, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.
"I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it."—Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer
About the Author
Mike Curato is an author and illustrator of books for children, teens, and adults. He is best known for his Little Elliot picture book series and his young adult graphic novel, Flamer, which was released to critical acclaim and received several honors including the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Young Adult, the 2021 Massachusetts Book Award for Young Adult, and was listed as one of NPR's Best Books of 2020. Flamer also has the distinction of being one of the most banned and challenged books in the United States, and Mike has become a fierce advocate of free speech. He continues to create books that center love, compassion, and friendship.
About the Conversation Partner
Regie Cabico is the first Asian American Poet and openly Queer Poet to win the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam and is a three-time National Poetry Slam Finalist. He is the author of A Rabbit in Search of a Rolex ( Day Eight, 2023)
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