Wed, Mar 12  •  6pm

Toronto Lit Up: Holy Lacrimony

Michael DeForge

Presented as part of Toronto Lit Up 2024

Wed, Mar 12  •  6pm

Toronto Lit Up: Holy Lacrimony

Michael DeForge

Presented as part of Toronto Lit Up 2024

About

Join us at the Lillian H. Smith branch of the Toronto Public Library on March 12 at 6pm for the launch of Holy Lacrimony, a new graphic novel by Michael DeForge (Drawn and Quarterly). Journalist Glenn Sumi will be interviewing the author and books will be available for purchase courtesy of The Beguiling.

Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and the Toronto Arts Council, to spotlight Toronto writers and empower local artists with career-building opportunities. Between April 2016 and March 2024, Toronto Lit Up has presented over 200 events featuring over 250 Toronto authors and illustrators. Toronto Lit Up book launches take place throughout the year at venues across the city. They are open to the public and free to attend. Click here for more information.

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This event will be followed by a book signing.

The post-alien abduction trauma memoir we’ve all been waiting for “Ah, there’s that famous lip quiver!” says Jackie’s abductor and student. Jackie has been determined to be the “saddest living person in the entire world” by a mysterious team of alien abductors. His earthly musical celebrity is nothing compared to his ... Read more
cover of Holy Lacrimony

Image of Michael DeForge

Michael DeForge lives in Toronto, Ontario. He worked as a designer on Adventure Time for six seasons.

Read more about Michael DeForge

Dates & Times

Wed, Mar 12
6pm

This FREE event is open to the public

Venue

Toronto Public Library - Lillian H. Smith Branch
239 College Street

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