Celebrate musician and author Gaelynn Lea as she launches her new book, It Wasn’t Meant to Be Perfect: A Memoir (Algonquin Books). Gaelynn will share her music, be in conversation with Claire Kirch and Walt “Dizzo” Raschick and personally autograph her book for those in attendance.
Gaelynn Lea was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a genetic condition that causes brittle bones and a smaller stature. She is a classically trained musician, disability rights advocate, speaker and author. The winner of NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, Lea has collaborated with Michael Stipe, The Decemberists and Wilco. In 2022, she composed an original score for Macbeth on Broadway. Lea is a sought-after public speaker about disability culture, inclusion and accessibility in the arts. She was awarded a Disability Futures Fellowship in 2024.
Tickets can be purchased at Zeitgeist Bookstore https://zenithbookstore.com/events/4607220260414
