A Montreal borough is reversing its decision to cancel a story-reading event for children, which will now be hosted by a well-known drag queen.
St-Laurent borough Mayor Alan DeSousa said in a statement on Aug. 2 that officials met with Sebastien Potvin, who performs as Barbada de Barbades, and approved two story-reading events on Nov. 5 at two libraries: the Bibliothèque du Boisé and the Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent.
The borough previously cancelled Potvin’s storytime for children in July.
Officials said Potvin’s event in November is part of the borough’s fall program, which includes a series of cultural and library activities….