ACE & ARO JOURNEYS | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
Date and Time
May 21, 2023 5:00 pm
Location
Takoma
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20012
May 21, 2023 5:00 pm
Takoma
“Inclusive and emotionally resonant, Ace and Aro Journeys offers an authentic look at asexual and aromantic identity from every imaginable angle. It's written by people who have lived these specific trials and triumphs, with relatable examples and quotes from diverse ace- and aro-spectrum people, dispensing wisdom regarding processing negativity as well as celebrating ace/aro joy. Aces and aros will see their identities thoroughly explored and validated beyond the usual token statement of "this exists," while those who want to learn about us will learn how to conceptualize us as we are, not as people with something missing” - Julie Sondra Decker, author of The Invisible Orientation
Join the The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project (TAAAP) for a deep dive into the process of discovering and embracing your ace and aro identities. Empower yourself to explore the nuances of your identity, find and develop support networks, explore different kinds of partnership, come out to your communities and find real joy within.
Combining a rigorous exploration of identity and sexuality models with hundreds of candid and poignant testimonials - this companion vouches for your personal truth, wherever you lie on the aspec spectrum. You are not invisible! You are among friends.
Several authors of this book will be joining us on the Busboys stage to share their experiences with their own aro and ace identities and with writing this book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase during and after the event, and the authors will be signing following the program.
This event is free and open to all. Our program begins at 5:00 pm, and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Copies of ACE AND ARO JOURNEYS will be available for purchase before and after the event. Please note that this event is in person and will also be livestreamed.
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The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project (TAAAP) is the largest volunteer-run organization focused on helping aromantic and asexual people in North America. The 10+ writers involved in this project all identify as aromantic and/or asexual. They are primarily based in the Washington metropolitan area, though there are advocates all over the US and the world.
