Reading & Conversation with Mike Curato

Mike Curato is an author and illustrator of picture books and graphic novels. He is the creator of the beloved and award winning Little Elliot book series as well as Where is Bina Bear? His highly acclaimed (and sometimes banned) debut young adult graphic novel, Flamer, was awarded the 2020 Lambda Literary Award and the 2021 Massachusetts Book Award. He's also the illustrator of the picture books All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle, Worm Loves Worm by J.J. Austrian, The Power of One by Trudy Ludwig, What If... and The Sharey Godmother, both written by Samantha Berger, What Are You? by Christian Trimmer, and If I Were a Fish by Corook and Olivia Barton.

During his visit to Wellesley, Mike will read from his latest graphic novel, Gaysians. Gaysians is a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship—a celebration of queer chosen family.

Gaysians contains adult content and is not suitable for readers under age 17.

Mike Curato will be in conversation with Genevieve Clutario, Associate Professor of American Studies.