Happy Fat Liberation Month! We have a full schedule in August to celebrate fat books. Here's what to expect, when, and where.

Interview with Mason Deaver

On Wednesday, August 6, Bindery subscribers can watch a video interview with author Mason Deaver about their new book, The Build-a-Boyfriend Project.

Essay: Disability, Fatness & Concern Trolling

On Friday, August 8, Bindery subscribers can read an essay about the intersections of disability and fatness, and how "concern trolling" both assumes the status of a person's health based on their appearance and promotes eugenics.

Tiny Bookshop Community Hangout & Stream

On Friday, August 8 at 4 p.m. ET, Discord members are invited to hang out and watch a stream of the new game Tiny Bookshop, which features real books—including Aubrey Gordon's What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat and more! This will be a low-key community event intended for connection and vibes.

July Reading Wrap-Up

On Monday, August 11, I'll share my July Reading Wrap-Up with reviews for each book.

Interview with Mollie Cronin

On Tuesday, August 12, Bindery subscribers can watch a video interview with cartoonist Mollie Cronin about her new book, Future Me Is Fat.

August Book Club Meeting

On Friday, August 15 at 8 p.m. ET, Discord members are invited to partake in our monthly Book Club meeting! This month, we are reading and discussing Time and Time Again by Chatham Greenfield.

Interview with Charlotte Cooper

On Monday, August 19, Bindery subscribers can watch a video interview with fat activist and author Charlotte Cooper about her movement work and her new book, Fat Body Work.

Read Fat Books Workshop

On Wednesday, August 27 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. Sliding scale, registration link and pricing to be announced.

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