Local author and educator Michael Leali will be here to discuss his debut book, The Civil War of Amos Abernathy. Twelve-year-old Amos Abernathy, an openly gay historical reenactor, sets out to prove to himself and his closeted crush that queer people always have and always will exist in American history. The contemporary middle grade novel is told partly in letters to Albert D.J. Cashier, the Union soldier uncovered by Amos’s research, who becomes his confidant and historical queer icon.
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. You may bring along a copy of his book to get signed following the presentation if you'd like! Don't miss your chance to meet this fantastic new author earning rave reviews.