Join the UConn Reads signature event!
Be The Cringe You Wish To See
with Chelsea Harvey Garner, author of
A Pity Party is Still a Party: A Feel-Good Guide to Feeling Bad
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 4:30-6:00pm (virtual only)
In this intimate, accessible talk for readers and the public, we’ll dig into our collective struggle with shame and self-doubt, illustrating how these cycles keep us isolated in our darkest hour. We’ll draw from personal anecdotes and mental health research to outline the power of embracing embarrassment and how, by leaning into the cringe, we can not only turn pain into purpose but find true belonging with ourselves and our people. Featuring audience Q&A segment.
For more information, including the link to the author talk, check out uconnreads.uconn.edu.
This year’s UConn Reads is sponsored by the Provost's Office, UConn Library, Dean of Students, Student Activities, and Student Health & Wellness.
For more information, contact: Jean Cardinale at jean.cardinale@uconn.edu