I AM ACE | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
Date and Time
Apr 24, 2023 6:00 pm
Location
Takoma
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20012
Apr 24, 2023 6:00 pm
Takoma
Written like a letter from an old friend, I Am Ace takes the reader on a journey towards confidence in discussing and proudly owning their asexuality. Both educational and conversational, Daigle-Orians has completed a guide on self discovery and understanding that simplifies a complex topic and that will benefit allos, aces, and everyone in between.--Elle Rose
- How do I know if I'm actually sexual?
- How do I come out as asexual?
- What kinds of relationships can I have as an ace person?
If you are looking for answers to these questions, Cody is here to help. Within these pages lie all the advice you need as a questioning ace teen.
Tackling everything from what asexuality is, the asexual spectrum and tips on coming out, to intimacy, relationships, acephobia and finding joy, this guide will help you better understand your asexual identity alongside deeply relatable anecdotes drawn from Cody's personal experience.
Whether you are ace, demi, gray-ace or not sure yet, this book will give you the courage and confidence to embrace your authentic self and live your best ace life.
Cody Daigle-Orians is joining us on the Busboys stage in conversation with Dee Harris to share his experiences understanding his own asexual identity, and their best tips for young aces. Copies of the book will be available for purchase during and after the event, and Daigle-Orians will be signing following the program.
This event is free and open to all. Our program begins at 6:00 pm, and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Copies of I AM ACE 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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Cody Daigle-Orians (he/they) is a writer and asexuality educator living in Columbus, Ohio. They are the creator of “Ace Dad Advice,” a social media based asexuality education project designed to support people exploring asexuality or questioning their sexual orientation. For his online work, he is nominated for a 2023 British LGBTQ Award for Online Influencer (alongside creators like Dylan Mulvaney, Davina DeCampo, and Alok Vaid-Menon). Their book I AM ACE: ADVICE ON LIVING YOUR BEST ASEXUAL LIFE is out now, and they are at work on a second book, THE ACE AND ARO RELATIONSHIP GUIDE.
Dee Harris (they/them) is a former middle school teacher, and currently uses games to teach social skills with Games Unbound. They are a passionate advocate occasionally speaking about and to queer (especially ace and aro) youth. In their spare time, they are a supervisor for one of Busboys and Poets bookstores and hoard books and dice.
