Chicago’s annual literary festival, formerly known as Chicago Book Week, is now a monthlong event. This year’s edition runs through October 30, with readings and book signings by local and national writers, poets, and scholars as well as discussions, lectures, workshops, tours, and children’s activities at locations throughout the city. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. See separate listing in Readings & Lectures for “One Book, One Chicago” discussions of Willa Cather’s My Antonia. For more information call 312-747-4300, see www.chicagopubliclibrary.org, or contact the hosting venues.
The novelist, poet, and essayist, recipient of the library’s 2002 Carl Sandburg Literary Award, discusses her career and signs her works. 12:30 PM: Harold Washington Library Center, auditorium, 400 S. State. 312-747-4010.
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Performance by storyteller Mama Edie and A Spiritual Journey Percussion Ensemble. For children ages two and up. 7 PM: Borders Books & Music, 2210 W. 95th. 773-445-5471.
Children’s Stage
The eighth annual conference features performances and workshops. 10 AM to 6 PM: Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan. $80, $70 for students and seniors. 773-227-6117.
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