Category: The Lilac People

It’s here! The official book tour for THE LILAC PEOPLE. (P.S. “Todd on Tour” sounds like “Penguins on Parade” and I love that.)

Huge thanks to 1) my events coordinator, Lily Philpott, for putting so much work into all of this, and 2) all these bookstores, libraries, and venues who have so generously included me in their event lineups.

I hope to see folks at one or more of these events! I’m a notorious indoor cat, so who knows when I may emerge from my comforts again. If you want a signed copy, these are your chances, though can also preorder (repeat: PREORDER) through All She Wrote Books and they’ll ship a signed copy out to you on debut day!

If you’re an entity not on this schedule and feel soul-crushing regret, I’m also available for virtual events/book clubs/etc. (This book would make a particularly relevant book club read for Pride Month. Just saying!) Please be in touch through the Contact page.

Want to hear a sample from the audiobook? My amazing narrator, Max Meyers, posted this video of them recording one of my favorite scenes, in which trans people are explained as the canaries of a country. I adore the way Max has approached the book and feel they’ve elevated it to a whole new level. If you’re looking for an audiobook narrator, definitely consider Max.

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While The Lilac People is a work of fiction, the book is inspired by true history and artifacts I found in my research. Its pages contain such events as the rise of the original trans and queer fascism movement, the first documented queer and trans book ban, and other atrocities.

Learn more about the history behind The Lilac People in the below guide.

Get the most out of your book club with The Lilac People reading group guide.

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