Meet bestselling author Kelsey B. Toney at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Joined in conversation with librarian Lauren Blankenship, they’ll discuss Kelsey’s new book, The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday, a funny, period-positive novel. The event will also feature special guest, actress and recording artist Lily Brooks O’Briant. Book signing to follow. Ticket includes copy of book.

Donations of pads, tampons and liners to benefit the UTD Period Project are encouraged.

About The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday

Delia Bridges is striving to become the compassionate doctor she’s been unable to find in her journey to diagnose her excruciating period pain–but when a single rule-breaking incident jeopardizes her future, she must find a way to reclaim her dreams in this funny, period-positive novel.

High school senior Delia Bridges has the most amazing mom and sister, a killer GPA–and periods that are so painful they make her scream, pass out, and throw up. Though she doesn’t know it yet, Delia has endometriosis, an affliction plaguing millions of people that is notoriously difficult to diagnose.

Pain makes everything harder, but Delia is just one semester away from graduating from Stockwood Prep and pursuing her dream of becoming the kind of doctor she’s never had: one who takes her symptoms seriously. But when she breaks a rule for the first time ever and is caught using marijuana at school to manage her pain, Delia is expelled.

Her expulsion jeopardizes her college acceptance, her planned mentorship, and everything she had carefully planned for years. Without her academic success and no closer to a diagnosis, is Delia anything more than her period?

About Kelsey B. Toney

Kelsey writes humorous, heartfelt stories about the hope that exists after our most laughably bad decisions. In past lives, Kelsey has been a teacher, recording artist, and actress—always in pursuit of connection through art and empathy. Learn more at kelseybtoney.com, on her podcast, or in her newsletter.

About Lauren Blankenship

Laura Blankenship has spent over three decades in education, working in classrooms, libraries, and online learning environments—but her favorite role might just be book matchmaker. She’s all about helping readers of any age discover that book—the one you can’t put down and never forget. Laura first met Kelsey as her 10th grade English teacher, and they reconnected years later (because fate loves a good story) at a John Green event. Whether she’s at a book festival, author signing, or literary conference, Laura is always on the lookout for the next great read and the stories that bring people together.