About this Event
Join Chris Paul Rainbows at Understory Cafe for a meet & greet celebrating Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants, a whimsically joyful and empowering children’s book that celebrates individuality across the rainbow-hued spectrum. With playful rhymes and exuberant illustrations, the book celebrates the freedom to express yourself and the beauty of being exactly who you are.
Readers are invited to imagine a world where animals are hilariously limited in what they can do while humans are gloriously free to saunter, flaunt, and wear just what you want. From lipsticked llamas to tumbling giraffes, each page bursts with colorful chaos and loving affirmation. At its heart, this is the book Chris wished they’d had as a kid growing up in a small town—one that gently opens the door to conversations about self-expression, gender, and being true to yourself. The book will resonate with families, educators, librarians, and readers for its warmth, joy, and affirming reminder that who you are is beautiful and worthy of love.
What People Are Saying:
“Buy this book. [Chris] is quite brilliant—read and enjoy.”—Rosie O’Donnell
“Powerful words for the pantless and the panted. I love it.”—Margaret Cho
“I can’t stop wondering what my life might have been had I found this in my school library. How much more powerful and beautiful I might have felt.”—Alexandra Billings, actress & trans activist
“This book is a joyful, funny way to teach kids that their potential knows no limits!”—Mae Martin, comedian and actor
“Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants has a critical yet simple message...diversity is fundamental.”—Fred Penner
“We loved every word! It is a delight!”—Sharon & Bram, award-winning musicians and stars of The Elephant Show
About the Author: Chris Paul (Rainbows) Farias is an award-winning creative strategist, storyteller, and online creator with hundreds of thousands of followers. They first went viral after asking a local bakery for “the gayest cake ever” to celebrate their marriage to husband Jared. Chris is the founder of Unicorn Rebellion, a creative branding agency, and speaks with students, educators, and organizations about creativity, identity, and happiness. Based in Ontario, Chris lives with Jared and a joyful menagerie of animals — chickens, parrots, bunnies, dogs, guinea pigs (obviously), and a tortoise named Rock Hudson. Chris was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for philanthropy and advocacy for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants is their debut picture book.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Understory Café, 505 Church Street, Toronto, Canada
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