Book Launch for Shawn D. Taylor’s, “The Alphabet or New and Expecting Fathers.”
Sun, Jun 15
|Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore
Join us this Father’s Day for an interactive book reading of Shawn D Taylor’s, “The Alphabet for New and Expecting Fathers.” Guests should be prepared to participate.
Time & Location
Jun 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore, 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
About the event
The Alphabet for New and Expecting Fathers by Shawn D. Taylor is a heartfelt and humorous collection of 26 essays—each tied to a letter of the alphabet—that offers a fresh perspective on fatherhood. With wit, wisdom, and striking vulnerability, Taylor reflects on the joys, fears, challenges, and unexpected lessons of becoming a dad. From A to Z, this book is a unique guide and companion for new and soon-to-be fathers, blending personal stories with insights that are both deeply relatable and emotionally resonant.
Bio: Shawn D. Taylor is a writer, educator, public speaker, and culture cartographer whose work bridges the worlds of storytelling, philosophy, performance art, and folklore. An Oakland Slam champion and winner of a The Moth StorySLAM, Shawn's storytelling prowess extends to his acclaimed book, The Alphabet for New and Expecting Fathers, a collection of 26 essays offering heartfelt and humorous insights into fatherhood. His writings have been…