The book launch tour of Leela Corman's new graphic novel Unterzakhn (Yiddish for "underthings") continues in New York this week. According to a private chat with Leela, the graphic novel will depict Jewish life in the Lower East Side, life in a European shtetl, prostitution, women's health, abortion, and really bad dancing.

On April 3rd, Leela will be appearing at WORD bookstore at 126 Franklin St. at 7:00 PM. The event is free, but advance RSVP is requested by calling 718-383-0096.

On April 5th, Leela will be at the Tenement Museum at 103 Orchard St. at 6:30 PM. Free, but advance RSVP is requested by calling 212-982-8420.

On April 28th and 29th, Leella will be a guest at MOCCA Fest at the 69th Regiment Armory at 68 Lexington Ave. Times and fees to be announced.

Leela was recently interviewed by This Wekk in New York and the interview may be read online at http://twi-ny.com/blog/2012/03/31/twi-ny-talk-leela-corman/.