But it’s not long before she’s buried in a mountain of bills, unfinished schoolwork, and enough drama to make her English lit teacher blush. The idea lights a fire beneath her, and soon Mahalia is scrimping and saving, taking on extra hours at her afterschool job, trying on dresses, and awkwardly flirting with Siobhan, all in preparation for the coming out of her dreams. Then inspiration strikes: It’s too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if she had a coming-out party? A singing, dancing, rainbow-cake-eating celebration of queerness on her own terms. She wants a break from worrying-about money, snide remarks from white classmates, pitying looks from church ladies. She wants the super-cute new girl Siobhan to like her back. She wants a big Sweet Sixteen like her best friend, Naomi. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride. The event will also be broadcast on YouTube: Īs a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event, even if you have a ticket email us and we'll work it out.
Home address is collected for contact tracing purposes it will not be used otherwise. Tickets are limited to restrict capacity at our store, and each ticket will include either a copy of the featured book or a $10 Books Are Magic gift card.Īdditional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
All guests must be vaccinated to attend, and must provide proof of vaccination in order to enter event.Īll attendees must wear a face mask at all times.
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