Join First Light Books on Thursday, June 12 to celebrate the release of Carla Sosenko's debut memoir, I'LL LOOK SO HOT IN A COFFIN.

Tickets include a copy of the book and a reserved seat at the event. Unreserved seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Free RSVPs are also encouraged.

About the book

Born with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, Carla Sosenko has lived in an unconventional body—marked by asymmetry, surgeries, and years of self-scrutiny. In this candid, funny memoir, she explores how her differences have shaped her self-image, relationships, career, and mental health. From childhood liposuction to adult battles with diet culture and Ozempic, Sosenko reflects on identity, resilience, and reclaiming space. Not quite disabled, yet not quite typical, she navigates the contradictions of fatphobia and pretty privilege. I'LL LOOK SO HOT IN A COFFIN is a fierce, honest call for embracing what sets us apart—and finding power in our own skin.

About the author

Carla Sosenko is a journalist and author whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Time Out New York, Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, and other publications. She also co-wrote TikTok star Melissa Dilkes Pateras’ first book, A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home. Sosenko graduated from Boston University with a BA in English and a BS in journalism, and she has an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College.

Carla will be joined in conversation by Jenni Kaye, the co-founder of Hyperreal Film Club in Austin, Texas, and a content producer at Mondo.