Author Visit from Mike Curato
October 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Medford Public Library and the Royall House and Slave Quarters are inviting you to a conversation with novelist Michael Curato about his award winning book, Flamer. Set in 1995 at a Boy Scouts summer camp, Flamer, tells the story of Aiden, a 14 year old who is on a journey of figuring himself and his sexuality out. Semi-autobiographical, Curato’s courageous book was met with controversy, topping many banned book lists. Join us for an intimate discussion about the importance of telling queer and BIPOC stories and the fight to bring awareness to the banning of books in our schools and libraries. The discussion will be followed by audience Q&A and light refreshments provided by Boukan’nen (a locally Black owned business).
Free giveaways will be provided to the first 25 guests who arrive, and book signing will occur at the event’s end.
Registration is required. Registration begins on September 1.
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