Friday 4/18: Angie Chuang, Assistant Professor of Journalism at American University School of Communication, reads from and discusses her book The Four Words for Home, documenting a five-year journey comparing a family’s life in Afghanistan to her own family’s struggles in Taiwan. Women and Children First Books, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 4/19: The Secret History of Chicago Zines is a panel discussion that delves into the history of the DIY music zine culture in Chicago. Panelists include Steve Krakow, Jake Austen, and Chris Ware. Powell’s Bookstore, 7 p.m.
Monday 4/21: Essay Fiesta returns to Lincoln Square for its monthly evening of live, first-person non-fiction essays. This month features Maggie Jenkins, Barrie Cole, Tom Wolferman, Erin Diamond, and Ben Tanzer. Benefits 826CHI. The Book Cellar, 7 p.m.
Tuesday 4/22: Scott Turow will speak in conjunction with the kickoff of World Book Night, an annual, national event that encourages writers and avid readers to hand out free books. All in attendance this evening will receive a free edition of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Sulzer Regional Library, 7 p.m.
Wednesday 4/23: World Book Night commences in Andersonville at Women and Children Books, where a variety of books will be distributed free, thanks to the generosity of writers, readers, and publishers. WCF is one of 2,000 official pick-up sites around the country that give away about a half million books.
