3 Must-Attend Summer Literary Events

 

Chicago is a huge literary city and here are three summer literary events happening in July and August you should attend.

Summer Literary Events

Soulful Chicago Book Fair – Sunday, July 15^th

Check out authors in all genres at the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, Chicago’s largest outdoor African American book event, from 10 am to 8 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2018. The fair will be held on 61st Street btw. Cottage Grove & King Drive.

Chicago Writers Association Summer Social – Saturday, July 21^st

Join members of the Chicago Writers Association and Illinois Woman’s Press Association for the 6th Annual Summer Social on July 21 at 7 pm – 10 pm at the Hidden Shamrock, 2723 N. Halsted.

Linda Gartz, six-time Emmy-award-honored television producer, blogger, essay writer, and author of the memoir, Redlined, is the special guest for the evening. There will be free appetizers, a cash bar and networking with some of the city’s finest communicators.

To reserve your spot for this fun and enlightening event, please email your RSVP with headcount to iwpa1885@gmail.com by Thursday, July 19.

APS AWARDS GALA – Thursday, August 23^rd

Come out and celebrate some of the industry’s finest independent authors at the APS Awards Gala. This elegant night, filled with food, fun, and entertainment, will be held from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Kroc Center, 1250 West 119th Street, in Chicago.

Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite.

How About You?

Do you know of other literary events in July and August? Share them in the comment box below.

 

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