The Seattle Public Library is very excited for our upcoming event “Banned! Books in Drag” that will be taking place on Sept 27^th, 2014 at Neighbours Nightclub in Capitol Hill. This free event will be hosted by The Stranger’s David Schmader and will feature some of Seattle’s favorite drag performers and comics giving performances inspired by their favorite works of literature.

We recently caught up with one of the performers, Aleksa Manila, and asked her about her early literary experiences, her favorite books, and why she’s excited to take part in this awesome Library event.

Here’s what she had to say!

Seattle Public Library: Aleksa, what was your 1^st LGBTQ book?

Aleksa Manila: My first LGBTQ book was a compilation of writings from Langston Hughes, which was gifted to me from gay friends for my birthday.

SPL: What was the 1^st book that made you blush?

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Do you love to listen to audiobooks?
Do you like FREE books?

SYNC YA Literature into Your Earphones –
2 Free Audiobook Downloads Each Week!

May 15– August 20, 2014
Teens and other readers of Young Adult Literature will have the opportunity to listen to bestselling titles and required reading classics this summer.  Each week from May 15 – August 20, 2014, SYNC will offer two free audiobook downloads – a current titled paired with a classic title.

BUT HURRY!
Each pair are only available to download for one week, so don’t miss out on these free audiobooks!

Here’s the complete list of titles.

What books are you excited to listen to this summer?

Remember – You can check out and download audiobooks
(and ebooks) with your Seattle Public Library card for FREE 24/7.