Drag Artists For Expression NYC

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Drag Artists For Expression NYC (formerly Drag Story Hour NYC) provides storytelling and creative arts programs for kids of all ages, presented by drag artists, at libraries, schools, & community spaces around New York City and virtually.

05/09/2026

The moving story follows Aiden, who comes out as a trans boy after everyone thinks he was born a girl. Eventually, Aidan is on his way to becoming an older brother and does all he can to make sure his younger sibling can also be who they want to be. Join our Storyteller, Bella Noche, in “Cómo Aidan llegó a ser un hermano (When Aidan Became a Brother)” by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita to see how one family celebrates trans joy and continues to love their children unconditionally.

Thank you to Council Member Powers and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) for making this possible!

And a special thank you to LEE & LOW BOOKS INC. for giving us permission to read this online!
Check them out at: https://www.leeandlow.com/

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05/01/2026

Are there rules to how you want to express yourself? Through “Sparkle Boy” by Lesléa Newman and illustrations by Maria Mola, Casey enjoys everything his sister wears but finds himself being unsupported by her. Join our Storyteller, Yuhua, as she reads a story about inclusion, expression, and empathy.

Thank you to Council Member Powers and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) for making this possible!

And a special thank you to LEE & LOW BOOKS INC. for giving us permission to read this online!
Check them out at: https://www.leeandlow.com/

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04/29/2026

One of Drag Artists for Expression’s favorites “Julián is a Mermaid” written and illustrated both by Jessica Love, follows how a young child named Julián who is inspired to dress as a mermaid after seeing others dress as one. Through his imagination and creativity, Julian makes his own mermaid costume and finds his own self-expression. Join our Storyteller, Flame, as we dive-in page by page to see how Julián’s abuela also plays a significant role in this heartfelt story.

Thank you to Council Member Powers and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) for making this possible!

And a special thank you to Candlewick (Press Somerville, MA) for giving us permission to read this online! (Reproduced with permission from the publisher).
Check them out at: https://www.candlewick.com/

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04/27/2026

Shall we flap our hands?! Yes, please! Join our Storyteller, Yuhua, as she reads a story about the celebration of stimming and other ways that individuals with sensory needs can use to cope. Page by page, the movements help us channel our inner energy into actions until our inner-self is calm.

Thank you to Council Member Powers and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) for making this possible!

And a special thank you to LEE & LOW BOOKS INC. for giving us permission to read this online!
Check them out at: https://www.leeandlow.com/

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04/10/2026

Is Will truly the world’s worst pirate?! Come find out with our Storyteller, Bella Noche, as she reads a story how one is able to fulfill their own dreams regardless of the role that they were born into! Through “The World’s Worst Pirate” by Michelle Worthington and illustrated by Katrin Dreiling, the story follows how one pirate is able to show determination, bravery, and the power to do things that they want to do in life.

Thank you to Council Member Powers and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) for making this possible!

And a special thank you to little Little Pink Dog Books for giving us permission to read this online!
Check them out at: https://littlepinkdogbooks.com/
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04/07/2026

Dear DAE NYC Family and Friends,

Bringing fun and fabulous literary arts programming to public schools is at the heart of what Drag Artists for Expression NYC does—helping educators find creative and age appropriate ways to bring discussions about gender diversity into the classroom, from PreK to high school.

But while some public schools can afford to pay for our programs, many can’t. That’s why we’re raising funds this spring to sustain and expand our free and low-cost programs in NYC public schools over the next year.

Join us on Sunday April 19 at to celebrate the Joy of Drag! Kids and families of shapes and sizes are invited for an afternoon of storytelling, arts and crafts, drag makeup tutorials for youth, and kid-friendly drag performances!

Where: St. Lydia’s Church: 304 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Ground Floor + Back Yard)

Date: Sunday, April 19th, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tickets are on sale now! All funds raised directly support our critical LGBTQIA-affirming creative arts programs in public schools. Find the link in our bio or go to https://givebutter.com/DragParty

Thank you so much for your support, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

03/31/2026

Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️! Join our Storyteller, Double, as they read a heartwarming story of how one family loves their children unconditionally. Through “When Aidan Became a Brother” by Kyle Lukoff and illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, we learn how it important it is to support and embrace our trans youths.

Thank you to Council Member Powers and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) for making this possible!

And a special thank you to LEE & LOW BOOKS INC. for giving us permission to read this online!
Check them out at: https://www.leeandlow.com/

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03/29/2026

Mama’s babka has gone missing in “Bring Back the Babka!” by Marilyn Wolpin with illustrations by Madison Safer! But don’t worry - both Sammy & Sol are on the search for the missing dessert! Join our Storyteller, Bad News Bear, as he reads a story about how a whole community still come together to help the family celebrate Shabbat. Can you solve the mystery of the missing babka by following the clues in the illustrations 🔍?

Thank you to Council Member Powers and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) for making this possible!

And a special thank you to Barefoot Books for allowing us to read this online!
Check them out at: https://www.barefootbooks.com/

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03/25/2026

Next month, we’re having our first youth-centered fundraiser since before the pandemic at !🎉
Here’s a flashback to one of our previous fundraisers for a little taste of what you can expect.🪩🥳

We’ll have arts and crafts🎨, drag makeup tutorials for teens💄, games🎯, dancing💃🕺, and kid-friendly drag performances👠. Grab your tickets now before they sell out!

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Where: St. Lydia’s Church - 304 Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Ground Floor + Back Yard)

Date: Sunday, April 19th, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

More info and tickets available now at GiveButter.com/DragParty and at the link in our bio! All funds raised directly support our critical LGBTQIA+ affirming creative arts programs in public schools.

Thank you so much for your support, and we can’t wait to see you there!🌈📚

12/09/2025

After Miu Lan started school, they discovered that they do not fit in with the rest of the students, simply because they are different. Read by Yuhua, “From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea” by , illustrated by , is a story that follows how a mother’s unconditional love helps a young child find their place in the world.

Thank you to Council Member and the (SNFL) for making this possible!

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