Tommy Siegel — Extremely Accurate Birds: An Anatomically Precise Field Guide to Common Backyard Birds of North America - with Billy Libby — at Conn Ave

Tommy Siegel, the New Yorker cartoonist, birder, and touring musician behind the viral “Extremely Accurate Birds” series, presents his new field guide at Politics and Prose. This thoroughly illustrated book takes a playful yet scientifically grounded look at the often-overlooked lower halves of common North American birds, pairing Siegel’s exaggerated but “anatomically precise” drawings with real birding tips for more than eighty species. Siegel will be joined in conversation by Billy Libby, a touring musician and composer whose credits include work with Ingrid Michaelson, Time Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and several Gimlet Media podcasts.

When: Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00pm

Tickets: Free with first come, first served seating.

Lineup: Tommy Siegel (author, cartoonist, musician) in conversation with Billy Libby (musician and composer).

Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Note: To request accommodations or inquire about accessibility, email events@politics-prose.com ideally one week before the event. The event’s featured book, *Extremely Accurate Birds: An Anatomically Precise Field Guide to Common Backyard Birds of North America* (hardcover, $20.00, ISBN 9798894140186, published April 14, 2026), will be available for purchase at the event.