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SUMMARY:Emanuel Xavier Love(ly) Child Book Launch/Interview with Hugh Ryan (in person & live-streaming)
DESCRIPTION:Love(ly) Child is a thought-provoking collection of poetry that delves into themes of identity\, love\, and self-discovery. Each poem is a journey into the complexities of the human experience navigating sensitive topics with honesty and vulnerability. With a unique blend of personal anecdotes and social commentary\, Love(ly) Child offers a captivating exploration of life’s highs and lows\, leaving a lasting impact on those who immerse themselves in its pages. \nJoin poet Emanuel Xavier as he reads from the poetry collection followed by an interview with Hugh Ryan and a book signing. \n\n\nTo reserve a copy of Emanuel Xavier’s Love(ly) Child (Queer Mojo\, 2023\, paperback\, $14.95) please write to us at contact@bgsqd.com \nThank you for supporting the Bureau by purchasing books from us! \n  \nThis event will take place in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division\, on the second floor (room 210) of The LGBT Community Center\, 208 W. 13th St.\, NYC\, 10011. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is not required. Seating is first come\, first served. \n\nAlso live-streaming on the Bureau’s YouTube channel: \nyoutube.com/@bgsqd \n\n  \nSuggested donation $10 to benefit the Bureau’s work. \nAll are welcome to attend\, with or without donation. \nWe will pass a bag for donations at the start of the event\, but we can also take credit card donations at the register or on Venmo @bgsqd \n  \nWithout so much as passion and perseverance\, a former homeless hustler from the Paris is Burning ball/House community became an LGBTQ+ Icon\, as proclaimed by The Equality Forum. Emanuel Xavier has given voice to his unique experiences and tackled politics\, sexuality\, and religion with poetry books like Pier Queen\, Americano\, If Jesus Were Gay\, Nefarious\, Radiance\, Selected Poems of Emanuel Xavier and his new poetry collection\, Love(ly) Child.  \n  \nHugh Ryan is an award-winning historian\, curator\, and author. He wrote The Women’s House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison and When Brooklyn Was Queer. Support him on Patreon! \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/emanuel-xavier-lovely-child/
LOCATION:Bureau of General Services–Queer Division\, 208 West 13th Street\, Room 210\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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