All She Wrote Books Presents: Drag Storytime with Illustrator Cindy Lozito feat. Mx Mingle!

Join All She Wrote Books for an in-person children's story hour with drag performer Mx. Mingle and Cindy Lozito, illustrator of What Kind of Queen?: A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria on Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 am.

Please note: For safety reasons, adults must be accompanied by a child to attend story hour. Feel free to email info@allshewrotebooks.com with any questions. 

"Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at info@allshewrotebooks.com.

About What Kind Of Queen?:

A joyous picture book biography of José Sarria, a pioneering activist, drag queen, and the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United States.

Once upon a time, there lived a boy named José who dreamed of becoming royalty—and of a queendom where everyone would be treated fairly and with respect.

A child of immigrants from Colombia, José Sarria was born in San Francisco in 1922. With the support of his family, he grew up to discover what it means to be a queen: he fought against evil by serving in WWII, helping to liberate a Nazi concentration camp; he inspired others to be their authentic selves by performing at San Francisco’s Black Cat Café, a haven for artists and activists; and he cared for his community through his LGBTQ+ advocacy work, including the establishment of the Imperial Court System, a global charitable organization that still thrives today.

Sarria led by example, joyfully giving back to his community while challenging the status quo. With a fairy-tale feel and radiant illustrations, this picture book biography celebrates his legacy of seeing the world not as it is but as it could be.

About Cindy Lozito:

Cindy Lozito (she/her) is a mixed Latina illustrator, cartoonist, and muralist based in Philadelphia, originally from Queens, New York. Her murals and artwork have appeared at the World Trade Center and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. When she is not illustrating, you can find Lozito giving her terrier mix belly rubs, singing in her local choir, or drinking too much cold brew.

About Mx. Mingle

Mx. Mingle is a drag king and genderless renegade based in Providence, performing throughout the Northeast.

Known for high-energy dance numbers and dazzling, sparkly looks that boldly challenge the gender binary, Mx. Mingle brings unapologetic joy to every stage. Their mission is simple: celebrate fearless self-expression and inspire everyone to step into their truest, fiercest self.