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.

On Monday, Sept. 28th 2026 Drag Artists for Expression NYC will be hosting our 10 Year Anniversary Benefit! It will be a...
08/19/2026

On Monday, Sept. 28th 2026 Drag Artists for Expression NYC will be hosting our 10 Year Anniversary Benefit! It will be a fabulous night of fun, raffles, and entertainment from our storytellers. The event itself will be hosted by the inimitable comedy queen, Harmonica Sunbeam. We cannot wait to celebrate with you all!

Please note: this event is 21+ and will be taking place in Gowanus (Brooklyn, NYC). For security reasons, address will be forthcoming. Info and Ticket link here and in bio: https://bit.ly/4gfAeE6

We ended the weekend with “Youth Day” at Flame Con! Storyteller: Yuhua Yuhua 📚🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
08/16/2026

We ended the weekend with “Youth Day” at Flame Con! Storyteller: Yuhua Yuhua 📚🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Look who’s flying in to Flame Con this weekend! The fantastic Yuhua Yuhua will be doing a super drag storytime this Sund...
08/10/2026

Look who’s flying in to Flame Con this weekend! The fantastic Yuhua Yuhua will be doing a super drag storytime this Sunday, August 16th at 2:15pm in Room C! So be sure to grab your capes & crowns for this epic event exploring drag and dress-up. See you there!📚🌈💖

Look who’s landing at Flame Con this weekend! It’s the fantastic Flame Hair NYC, ready to serve up a super drag storytim...
08/10/2026

Look who’s landing at Flame Con this weekend! It’s the fantastic Flame Hair NYC, ready to serve up a super drag storytime on Saturday, August 18th at 2:15pm in Room C! So get your capes & crowns ready for this epic event! See you there!📚🌈🔥

07/01/2026

From libraries and schools to the streets and in parks, another that will live on in our hearts and memories. But doesn’t stop because it’s no longer June! Remember to take the spirit of Pride to live your truth and stand up for what’s right every day of the year🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

A special shout out and thank you to everyone who showed up, supported online, donated, volunteered and made this month a fantastic one for 💖🌈

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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