Book*hug and Glad Day Books invite to you join us for the launch party of It Begins with the Body, Hana Shafi’s (a.k.a Frizz Kid) debut poetry and illustration book, edited for the press by Vivek Shraya. The night will begin with a performance by the incredible Manghoe Lassi, a queer Muslim drag queen who has been featured on CBC Arts and performed on a Toronto Pride stage. Then Hana will be reading pieces from her book, followed by a Q&A session moderated by Lauren Strapagiel. Emma Hansen will then peform a short musical set. Come out and celebrate It Begins with the Body at Glad Day Bookshop!

All are welcome. Free.