Behold the wisdom of Lord Birthday: a tiny little king who is as insightful as he is ridiculous. His bite-sized illustrations capture the inherent comedy of being human, and of trying to fit into a world that clearly was not made for you. His advice appeals to anyone who is striving against the odds, believing in both the absurdity and necessity of hope.

How to Appear Normal at Social Events is an illustrated guidebook to modern life. Largely based on Lord Birthday's popular Instagram account, the book offers excessively absurd, occasionally wise advice on topics ranging from...