THE CHICAGO LITERARY CALENDAR

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Jesmyn Ward: On Witness and Respair

ChicagoUnited States

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Chicago Humanities event with Jesmyn Ward.

Venue: University of Chicago

Topics: Fiction, Nonfiction

AWP Conference & Bookfair 2027

ChicagoUnited States

Quick preview of AWP Conference & Bookfair 2027

AWP’s 60th Anniversary conference with 300+ events and a major bookfair.

Venue: McCormick Place — Lakeside Center

Topics: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Publishing, Education

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Jesmyn Ward: On Witness and Respair

AWP Conference & Bookfair 2027