It's September and we have a very busy month planned! But first, I want to say thank you SO MUCH to everyone who has subscribed to this page so far. We surpassed 100 subscribers during Fat Liberation Month, which is such an amazing milestone! If you believe in our mission statement to increase fat representation at all levels of publishing, please keep sharing so we can grow the community!

This month, we're debuting our first guest essay AND our first physical perk for $5 subscribers! I'm also tabling virtually at Queer Zest Zine Fest (all month!) and in-person at Denver Zine Fest (Sunday, September 14), where I'll be sharing a Fat Forward Books brochure and giving out some free stickers! If you're in Colorado, please stop by and say hello!

Here's what to expect in September (as well as our interview with Dr. Charlotte Cooper, which will finally go live this week after significant technology issues! I'm so sorry for the delay!).

August Reading Wrap-Up

On Wednesday, September 3, I'll share my August Reading Wrap-Up with reviews for each book.

Interview with Laurel Holl

On Wednesday, September 10, Bindery subscribers can watch a video interview with author Laurel Holl about her latest book, Winks & Windows.

Giveaway: Try Your Worst by Chatham Greenfield

From Friday, September 12 until Friday, September 19, enter to win a copy of Chatham Greenfield's new book, Try Your Worst! Details will be announced here and on social media the day the contest starts.

Essay: Dumplin' — 10 Years Later

Julie Murphy's seminal novel Dumplin' turns 10 on September 15, and to celebrate, I'll be sharing some thoughts on the book's impact both personally and culturally.

September Book Club Meeting

On Friday, September 19 at 8 p.m. ET, Discord members are invited to partake in our monthly Book Club meeting! This month, we are reading and discussing Zomromcom by Olivia Dade.

Interview with Chatham Greenfield

On Tuesday, September 23, Bindery subscribers can watch a video interview with author Chatham Greenfield about their new book, Try Your Worst, and the alternate ending to (our August book club pick) Time and Time Again.

Read Fat Books Virtual Workshop (Rescheduled from August)

On Wednesday, September 24 at 7 p.m. ET, join me for a 90-minute workshop about fat representation in books, how we internalize descriptions of fat bodies, and ways in which we can call out anti-fatness in reviews, interviews, and other critical work as readers, writers, and editors. Free for $5 subscribers, sliding scale for standard tickets. Links coming soon!

Guest Essay: Abundant Desire and Storybook Mirrors in Savage Blooms by S. T. Gibson

On Tuesday, September 30, Bindery subscribers can read a guest essay by author S. T. Gibson about intersections of fatness, desire, queerness, polyamory, and chronic illness in her upcoming gothic romance trilogy, which begins with Savage Blooms in October.

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