Join children's author and illustrator Mike Curato for an evening at Queer/Bar celebrating his debut adult graphic novel, Gaysians, a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship—a celebration of queer chosen family.​ He will be joined alongside local Seattle activist and icon Aleksa Manila. 

To help Queer/Bar anticipate audience size, please RSVP here! 
You can also pre order your copies for the event from Elliott Bay Book Co.

Aleksa Manila is Seattle's sweetheart of fundraising and everything fabulous! She's a former Miss Gay Filipino, Miss Gay Seattle and Empress of Seattle among many of her crowns. She's recognized for her social activism and community leadership by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, The Greater Seattle Business Association, Seattle Women's Pride, Public Health - Seattle & King County, The Filipino Community of Seattle and so on. She is featured in GLAAD and Emmy nominated PBS documentary, Caretakers. ​Follow her journey at ALEKSAMANILA.com and all social media platforms via @ALEKSAMANILA