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SUMMARY:Book Launch - A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment (in person & live-streaming)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment by Brooke M. Haney! \nJoin us for a reading and conversation with Nicole Callender\, Teniece Divya Johnson\, Olivia Troy\, and author Brooke M. Haney—four trailblazing intimacy coordinators who helped shape the industry. \nThis groundbreaking book is the first to trace the history of intimacy professionals in film\, TV\, and theatre—highlighting how they’ve built safer\, more respectful creative spaces that enable brave\, compelling storytelling. From #MeToo to COVID-19\, and union action to global collaboration\, it’s a love letter to the movement and the people who made it possible. \nWhether you’re a producer\, director\, actor\, educator\, student\, or simply passionate about safer\, more equitable creative spaces and the storytelling of sex\, this event offers an inspiring look inside a movement that is transforming the entertainment industry. \nTo reserve a copy of A History of Intimacy Professionals in Entertainment (Routledge\, July 31\, 2025\, paperback\, $48.99) please write to us at contact@bgsqd.com with “please reserve History of Intimacy Professionals for September 5 event” in the subject line. \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\nRegistration is not required. Seating is first come\, first served. \n\nAlso live-streaming on the Bureau’s YouTube channel: \nyoutube.com/@bgsqd \nThe Bureau will solicit donations at the beginning of the event—we especially encourage donations from those who do not plan to purchase any books. \nAll are welcome to attend\, with or without a donation. \n\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 \nEven better: sign up to make a monthly tax-deductible donation to the Bureau! \n\nThank you for committing to sustaining this vital project!
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LOCATION:Bureau of General Services–Queer Division\, 208 West 13th Street\, Room 210\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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