May 3rd EVENT: Punk Rock Karaoke

WHO & WHAT: Join us for an IRL EVENT with illustrator, author, and educator Bianca Xunise as we discuss their debut YA graphic novel, Punk Rock Karaoke. Bianca will be in conversation with multidisciplinary artist and wrier, Rinny Perkins.

WHEN: Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 7pm PST (doors @ 6:30pm)

WHERE: In-Person at Rep Club in Los Angeles (3054 S. Victoria Ave LA, CA 90016)

HEALTH & SAFETY: For your safety, we ask that you please wear a face covering while indoors for our events.

HOW: Reserve an IRL ticket from the drop down below:

• IRL TICKET W/ SIGNED BOOK (HARDCOVER/PAPERBACK): This ticket guarantees a seat including a SIGNED book copy available for pick up at the event. Select 'Local Pickup' at checkout to waive shipping.

• FREE *STANDBY*: IRL Event entry based on capacity. Limited Signed copies will be available for purchase during the event. Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attend.

• SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Please order any of these author's books via our website with a note at checkout to be shipped after the event.

Please email us if you have any additional needs, questions, or accessibility concerns.

Bianca Xunise is an illustrator, writer, and educator based out of Chicago, Illinois. With two Ignatz Awards under their belt, Bianca’s storytelling primarily focuses on the joys and plights of being black in the 21st century. Bianca enjoys being a voice for those who march to the beat of their own drum and hopes that their comics are comforting to those who feel like they don’t fit in. In 2020, Bianca became the first nationally syndicated non-binary cartoonist (and the second black woman) when they joined the comic strip Six Chix in 2020 as their first black creator. Xunise has also collaborated with Vogue, The Washington Post, The Nib, and Believer Magazine. When Bianca isn’t doodling away, they are usually at an underground DIY punk show dancing with friends by the Chicago riverside. Their debut graphic novel Punk Rock Karaoke (Penguin Teen) comes out in April 2024, critics are already calling it: “Incredibly grounded in its neighborhood and scene, this is a great ride from start to finish.” — Booklist

Rinny Perkins is a multidisciplinary artist and writer born and raised in Houston, TX and based in Los Angeles, CA. Her focus lies in graphic design, digital collage and installation art and comedy with an emphasis on the intersections of feminism in identity of Black and queer womanhood. She continues to expand her message by using visual art as an instrument to disrupt the homogenous representation of women in media. Her work has been featured by outlets such as I-D/VICE, Nylon and Teen Vogue.