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Book Launch. Queer Ducks (And Other Animals) by Eliot Schrefer

Published: May 25, 2022; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 June 2, 2022    06:00 PM-08:00 PM EDT

Address: 42 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011, United States

Phone: +1 212-989-3270

Book Launch. Queer Ducks (And Other Animals) by Eliot Schrefer

Join Books of Wonder and author Eliot Schrefer to celebrate his new book “Queer ducks (and other animals)”.

From New York Times, bestselling author Eliot Schrefer comes a stunning and fascinating look at the queer world of animals — from albatrosses to bonobos to clownfish to doodlebugs.

And, as an extra special treat, joining Eliot Schrefer will be joined by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, the authors of the groundbreaking picture book, And Tango Makes Three — the story of two male penguins who adopted and raised a baby penguin together.

What you need to know to join us:

We recommend RSVPing to attend! RSVPing here guarantees entry to the event. Please RSVP for your full party, including any and all children.

Please note that there will only be 60 RSVPs available. Guests who have RSVPed must arrive by 6:00 PM in order to claim their spot. After that time, the reserved seat will become available to walk-up guests.

All attendees over the age of 5 must bring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test from within the last 24 hours. We will be checking!

All attendees over the age of 2 will need to wear a mask while in the store, as per NYC guidelines for live indoor events.

Remember: if you are not feeling well please do not attend this event!

If you have any questions about the event or any of these guidelines, please reach out to us at [email protected].

*One book may be brought from home to be signed for every book purchased at the event.

About the author

Eliot Schrefer is a New York Times bestselling author and has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award in Young People’s Literature. His non-fiction has appeared in the New York Times and Discover magazine, and his novels include The Darkness Outside Us, Endangered, and the Lost Rainforest series. He is on the faculty of the Hamline University and Fairleigh Dickinson University MFA programs in creative writing, is getting a MA in Animal Studies at NYU, and reviews books for USA Today. Visit him online at the link

Registration

Time: 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

Free!

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