You Have a Right to Remain Fat
Book signing with Virgie Tovar
Thu, Oct 4 at 6:30pm
Jaci Blue Boutique is excited to host acclaimed body image expert, Virgie Tovar, for a reading, Q&A and signing of her new book YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN FAT: A manifesto for the fat revolution.
Growing up as a fat girl, Virgie Tovar believed that her body was something to be fixed. But after two decades of dieting and constant guilt, she was over it—and gave herself the freedom to trust her own body again. Ever since she’s been helping others to do the same.
Tovar is hungry for a world where bodies are valued equally, food is free from moral judgment, and you can jiggle through life with respect. In concise and candid language, she delves into unlearning fatphobia, dismantling sexist notions of fashion, and rejecting diet culture’s greatest lie: that fat people need to wait before beginning their best lives.
“The importance of Virgie Tovar’s perspective and identity cannot be understated. As we collectively deconstruct our society’s addiction to body negativity, Virgie’s words provide crucial guidance, clarity, and support for all those who champion universal body liberation.” —Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga
“This book feels like spending a margarita-soaked day at the beach with your smartest friend. Virgie Tovar shares juicy secrets and makes revolutionary ideas viscerally accessible. You’ll be left enlightened, inspired, happier, and possibly angrier than when you started.” —Joy Nash, actress
“In this bold new book, Tovar eviscerates diet culture, proclaims the joyous possibilities of fatness, and shows us that liberation is possible.”—Sarai Walker, author of Dietland
Thursday, October 4th at 6:30 pm
Jaci Blue
2111 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
You must pre-purchase the book from Jaci Blue to attend. Please reserve your copy now by purchasing a ticket.
If you would like to read the book before meeting Virgie, you can choose to pick the book up from Jaci Blue. If not, the book will be held for you at will-call.
In order to ensure everyone a copy of the book and a chance to meet Virgie, tickets must be purchased before 9/27/18.
