Events › Author Mattie Lubchansky: Boys Weekend

Author Mattie Lubchansky appears in conversation on their new book, Boys Weekend. This event is presented as part of CPL's Pride Month celebrations. Mattie will be joined by comic artist Tony Breed.

Mattie Lubchansky is a cartoonist and illustrator and the Associate Editor of Ignatz award-winning magazine and website The Nib. They are also an Ignatz winner, a Herblock Prize finalist, and the author of The Antifa Super-Soldier Cookbook. They live in beautiful Queens, NY, with their spouse.

Mattie's new book, Boys Weekend, is a hilarious trans-"final girl" horror graphic novel about a bachelor party gone very, very wrong. Part satire, part horror, Boys Weekend explores what it’s like to exist as a transfemme person in a man’s world, the difficulty of maintaining friendships through transition, and the more cult-like effects of masculinity, “hustle” culture, and capitalism—all through the vibrant lens of a surreal, scary, and immensely imaginative romp.

Tony Breed is the writer and artist behind Muddlers Beat, a queer slice-of-life comic about how life is what happens when you don't know what you're doing. He also created Finn & Charlie Are Hitched, about a gay married couple and their friends. When not making comics he DJs at Chicago's CHIRP Radio, works as a UX Architect, frets about the universe, and thinks about what he's going to eat next.

How to Attend - In Person:
Doors to the Auditorium open at 5:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first served (350 capacity). Books are available for purchase, and the authors will autograph books at the conclusion of the program.

Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library FAQ.

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

Automatic captioning is available via Facebook and YouTube's closed captioning setting. 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.