CPL is pleased to welcome Emil Ferris to discuss her highly anticipated new book, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two! She’ll be in conversation with painter Kurt Devine on June 5th at 6:00 pm, with a book signing to follow.
Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two is the eagerly awaited conclusion to the most acclaimed graphic novels of the past decade, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters. Presented as the fictional graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes as she tries to solve the murder of her beloved and enigmatic upstairs neighbor, Anka Silverberg, a holocaust survivor, while the interconnected stories of those around her unfold. In Book Two, dark mysteries past and present continue to abound in the tumultuous and violent Chicago summer of 1968.
Emil Ferris grew up in Chicago during the turbulent 1960s, where she still lives, and is consequently a devotee of all things monstrous and horrific. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
How to Attend – In Person: Doors to the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Lower Level open at 5:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first served (350 capacity). Books are available for purchase, courtesy of Quimbys, and Emil will autograph books at the conclusion of the program.
How to Attend – Virtual: This event will also take place live on CPL’s YouTube channel and CPL’s Facebook page. You’ll be able to ask questions during the event as well! Can’t make it to the live stream? We’ll archive the video on YouTube to watch later.
Accessibility: Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
