As part of the Concordia Co-op Bookstore’s 10th Anniversary Shenanigans, the Local Legends Reading Series features local authors and friends of the Co-op. This sixth and final event of the series sees Rae Spoon, transgender indie electronica singer-songwriter, reading from their first novel First Spring Grass Fire (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2012).
This first book by Rae (who uses “they” as a pronoun) is a candid, powerful story about a young person growing up queer in a strict Pentecostal family in Alberta.
“The thing about Rae Spoon's storytelling style is that it sneaks up on you: powerful and plain-spoken, but sly and subtle as well. It wasn't until the end of many of Spoon's sentences that I realized I had just been emotionally stomach-punched, and from the side, too. This book is brave and blasphemous, and shines just like Rae Spoon's songwriting does: beautiful, haunting words delivered by a truly one-of-a-kind voice.” -- Ivan E. Coyote, author of Missed Her
When: Monday, November 5, 2012, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Room K-103, K Annex (2150 Bishop St.), Sir George Williams Campus
This event is free of charge and open to all. Come help us kick off the Co-op Bookstore’s 10th Year as part of this vibrant community. Bring your friends!
Related links:
• Facebook event page for Rae Spoon
• Facebook event page for Local Legends Readings Series
• Concordia Co-op Bookstore
• First Spring Grass Fire
