# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wendy Lu with Fin Leary: Casting April - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Read on for important details for this Brookline Booksmith event.About this EventJoin us at Brookline Booksmith to celebrate the release of Casting April with author Wendy Lu, in conversation with Fin Leary.Register for the event!RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close RSVPs, there will not be a waiting list.Get your copy!EVENT ATTENDEES: Preorder your copy of Casting April through this page. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. Books can be picked up 30 minutes before the event in the event space.CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? Preorder the book here to have it signed, and choose to have it held for pickup or shipped from the store!Book orders are processed for pickup or shipping after ticket sales have closed.Event accessibilityThis event will take place at street level.If possible, events are livestreamed. Check out our store YouTube channel for livestream updates.ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.Please email us at ticketing@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. Seats are limited.We will do our best to serve your needs! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7f977900-909b-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg Casting April Twelve-year-old April is a talented performer who is determined to land the starring role in the school play, but no one believes she can do it because of her tracheostomy tube. A heartwarming story of friendship, identity, and the importance of chasing your dreams.Sixth grader April Xue lives and breathes all things Broadway. When she builds up the courage to audition for the lead role in the school play, she thinks she’s knocked it out of the park — until she finds out that she’s been assigned to the stage crew. April is devastated—it seems like the curtain is closing on her dream of being an actor.A day later, April overhears that the theater director, Ms. Rooney, decided not to cast her because she’s disabled. With the help of her best friend, a sneaky student reporter, and her spirited castmates, April learns to confront her own insecurities as a performer and proves to everyone (including Ms. Rooney) that she deserves a fair shot — all in time for opening night.Wendy Lu (she/her) is an award-winning journalist, a children’s book author, and a global speaker on disability representation in the media. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, HuffPost, Teen Vogue and Refinery29. She was named on Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for her efforts to improve disability coverage. Wendy lives in New York with her husband, Andrew, and their turtle, Little Cloud.Fin Leary (they/them) is a transgender and autistic author and the 2026 Young Adult Writer-in-Residence at Porter Square Books. They are also a program manager at We Need Diverse Books, and a faculty member at Emerson College and GrubStreet. Fin lives with their orange literary cat and a rainbow bookshelf.About Brookline BooksmithBrookline Booksmith, thriving in the heart of Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1961, is one of New England’s premier independent bookstores. We offer a vast selection of books, ranging from current bestsellers to the most eclectic titles. We are also known for our beautiful and inspired gifts. Customers buy and sell gently used books in our treasured Used Book Cellar and enjoy our bountiful bargain book selection. We host award-winning events series (including our groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series), offering more than 300 author talks, community conversations, and book clubs annually. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/wendy-lu-with-fin-leary-casting-april/100001990983133147 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Brookline Booksmith - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.69, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brookline - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Brookline Booksmith - **lat**: 42.34263869999999 - **long**: -71.12171390000003 - **full address**: Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wendy Lu with Fin Leary: Casting April - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ac6f31a38384ea125fe162c750937b0a6a4072b420f8ebf97d9ada865dbfb9e4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfda61d-gmir.jpg?v=1780879625 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wendy Lu with Fin Leary: Casting April being held? - **A:** Wendy Lu with Fin Leary: Casting April takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wendy Lu with Fin Leary: Casting April? - **A:** Wendy Lu with Fin Leary: Casting April is organized by Brookline Booksmith. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wendy Lu with Fin Leary: Casting April is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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