Laura will be speaking in New York City on Friday, September 26 at Earth (49 Orchard Street) at 7 PM. This special event, hosted by Heavy Traffic Magazine, will include readings from the JT LeRoy books by writer/poet Meg Superstar Princess and Heavy Traffic’s editor Peter McGraw. Laura will have a conversation with Peter and read an excerpt of her forthcoming memoir! Please join us for this special event – and pick up autographed books and “Written by JT LeRoy” caps!
- Remembrance
- Newspaper Interview
- News
- Magazine Interview
- Film Festival
- Fashion Event
- Evening with Friends
- E-Books
- Cinema
- Book Signings
- Book Readings
- Benefit/Fundraiser
- Award Nomination
Laura Reads from Her New Book!
On November 1, 2023, Laura celebrated her birthday a day early by attending the “Hidden Palace” literary series at Fadensonnen in Baltimore and sharing an excerpt from her forthcoming memoir. And we have a special video of that moment for you! Here is Laura reading the chapter “Sweet November”:
Laura Albert Appearances in Los Angeles & Baltimore!
Laura has two special speaking engagements coming up, and we’re hoping you’ll be able to join her! The first will be in Los Angeles on Friday October 6. Laura will appear at Stories Books & Cafe, 1716 West Sunset Blvd. at 7 PM, hosting a special event with writer Kate Flannery. They’ll be discussing Kate’s […]
Laura and Brooke Smith at the San Francisco Public Library
On January 22, 2023, Laura spoke with actor/photographer Brooke Smith at the main branch of the San Francisco Public Library, in celebration of Smith’s book Sunday Matinee, an extensive photo documentation of the New York City Hardcore scene of the 1980s. This event was part of a series that brings together “acclaimed female authors” (San […]
Diane Pernet Fashion Festival
Laura had the honor of serving as a judge for Diane Pernet’s ASVOFF 14. Katia Kulawick-Assante and Laura present the award for Best Acting to Olivia Wilde for the film ALGORITHM by Matthew Frost: So many cutting-edge fashion innovators were present for ASVOF 14. Here’s Laura with two of them: […]
“Yes, Virginia, there is a JT LeRoy”
On September 21, 1897, the New York newspaper The Sun wrote its world-famous editorial, entitled “Is There a Santa Claus?” Editor Francis P. Church was responding to a letter from Virginia O’Hanlon, which read: “Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If […]
Our New Page: “Lit’erally Series”
We’re happy to announce the beginning of a new series on our website: a page called “Lit’erally Series.” Laura Albert will be speaking with an international range of activist creators, and sharing excerpts of their conversations as videos; each new video will be accompanied by an introduction written by Laura. The first talk to be […]
