Buy local and read local at the 6th annual Chicago Book Expo (chicagobookexpo.org)
on Sunday, Oct. 1, noon-5pm at Columbia College, 1104 S. Wabash. This
free celebration of Chicago’s literary community features 20 programs
and workshops with local authors, plus 75 exhibitors selling books from
local presses and literary organizations. Presenting authors this year
include Dr. Haki Madhubuti, Eve Ewing, Nate Marshall, Jac Jemc, Wendy
Pearlman, Fred Sasaki, Liesl Olson, Pamela Bannos, Donna Seaman, and
many more. All programs are free and open to the public.
This year, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial,
we also feature the first Chicago Architecture Book Festival, with a
variety of architecture book exhibitors and programs about architecture
and public art.
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September 21st at 5pm, Nancy J Cavanaugh, Elsie May has Something to Say
At the American Writer’s Museum, 800
N. Michigan Avenue, Second Floor.
Join us for a
reading and signing with Nancy Cavanaugh, author of Elsie Mae Has Something
to Say. Books will be sold before and after the event.
“Gators, huckleberry pie, and sweet tea
on the porch are all part of the swamper way of life. Elsie Mae is spunky,
headstrong, and kind.” Kirkus reviews.
For more on this title: Elsie Mae
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September 13th 5pm Joyce Maynard at the American Writer's Museum
At the American Writer’s Museum, 800
N. Michigan Avenue, Second Floor.
Join us for a presentation from the New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard. Her new memoir, The Best of Us, is about discovering strength in the midst of great loss. Details here: The Best of Us
Books
will be sold before and after the event.
Readers Hall. General public. For details, cost, and to RSVP, click here.
Readers Hall. General public. For details, cost, and to RSVP, click here.
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September 12th 10:30 am Ruth Spiro at the American Writer's Museum
At the American Writer’s Museum, 800
N. Michigan Avenue, Second Floor.
Ruth Spiro, author of the Baby Loves Science series reads in the Children’s Literature Gallery. These adorable board books are big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Books will be sold before and after the event. For more information on these books: Baby Loves
Children’s Literature Gallery. Preschool-age children with a caregiver. For details and to RSVP click here
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