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"I Have Something to Tell You - For Young Adults," a new memoir by Chasten Buttigieg

Photo: Carina Teoh
Carina Teoh
Photo: Carina Teoh

Three years ago Chasten Buttigieg had his first book published - a memoir about navigating the challenges of being young and gay in a small Midwestern town.  

He also shares how his life was transformed from being a middle school teacher in Traverse City, Michigan to becoming a key member of a groundbreaking and historical presidential campaign with his husband, Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation.   

This year Chasten Buttigieg released a new version of his memoir for young readers. He spoke with The Full Story host, Tom Kuser about, “I Have Something to Tell You - For Young Adults."

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Chasten Buttigieg, author, educator, LGBTQ+ activist

EVENT:
Chasten Buttigieg will be in conversation with actor and author Harvey Fierstein and theater, television, and film producer, Richie Jackson on June 16, 2023 at the Ridgefield Playhouse.  

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Ann is an editor and senior content producer with WSHU, including the founding producer of the weekly talk show, The Full Story.
Tom has been with WSHU since 1987, after spending 15 years at college and commercial radio and television stations. He became Program Director in 1999, and has been local host of NPR’s Morning Edition since 2000.
Fatou Sangare is a former associate producer at WSHU.
Sophie Camizzi is a current news fellow at WSHU, studying at Sacred Heart University. She is a native of Ansonia, Connecticut.