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Lessons in Drag: Kareem Khubchandani Book Talk

December 3, 2025 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Pratt Library 3rd Floor, Alumni Reading Room 200 Willoughby Ave., Brooklyn NY 11205

A vibrant poster for an author talk featuring Kareem Khubchandani, showcasing a close-up image of a person in drag with dramatic makeup and accessories. The title "Lessons in Drag" is prominently displayed in colorful letters. Event details include the date, time, location (Alumni Reading Room at Pratt Institute), and a QR code for more information. The event highlights themes of queerness and includes a light lunch.

Kareem Khubchandani is the author of the award-winning books Decolonize Drag and Ishtyle: Accenting Gay Indian Nightlife. He is also co-editor of the Lambda Literary-nominated Queer Nightlife and guest editor of Text and Performance Quarterly’s “Critical Aunty Studies.” Kareem is Associate Professor of theater, dance, and performance studies at Tufts University and F.O. Matthiessen Visiting Associate Professor of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at Harvard University. His most recent book, Lessons in Drag: A Queer Manual for Academics, Artists, and Aunties is just out from Brandeis University Press.