Reading the Rainbow Man O’ War by Cory McCarthy presented by The LGBTA Committee
Wednesday, August 14 @ 5:00 pm
Free
Members & guests: free.
Location: via ZoomReading the Rainbow will be reading Man O’ War by Cory McCarthy for August. It is “An achingly honest and frequently hilarious coming-of-age novel about an Arab American trans teen fighting to keep their head above water in a landlocked Midwestern town.” People of all identities, including allies, are welcome.
More about Man O’ War by Cory McCarthy: AÂ Stonewall Honor Book
Man oâ wars are not jellyfish, and River McIntyre is not happy. River doesnât know why theyâre unhappyâthough perhaps it has something to do with the way they relate more to captive marine life at the local aquarium than to the people around them. That is, until they have a run-in with Indigo âIndyâ Waits on the annual class field trip. Face-to-face with an affirmed queer person, River leaps out of the closet and into the shark tank. Literally. What follows is a wrenching journey of self-discovery that spans years and winds through layers of coming out, transition, and top surgery, promising a free life for River with so much more than happiness: A life thatâs full of trans joy and true love.
âRiver is the most emotionally engaging character Iâve read in a long time, and this novel is a deep and comprehensive exploration of the journey transgender people trek through the confining world theyâre born into. Eye-opening, heartfelt, and realâwith a massive payoff of true love.â âA.S. King, author of Dig, winner of the Michael L. Printz Award.
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Details
Date:
Wednesday, August 14
Time:
5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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