At Open Books Publishing Academy, aspiring teen writers from across the city bring their imagination to life by participating in a month-long fantasy novel writing camp. Students work on an original concept novel from initial draft to polished prose. Students’ final novels are unveiled at a special gala book launch in the award-winning Open Read More
At Open Books Publishing Academy, aspiring teen writers from across the city bring their imagination to life by participating in a month-long fantasy novel writing camp. Students work on an original concept novel from initial draft to polished prose. Students’ final novels are unveiled at a special gala book launch in the award-winning Open Books Read More
At Open Books Publishing Academy, aspiring teen writers from across the city bring their imagination to life by participating in a month-long fantasy novel writing camp. Students work on an original concept novel from initial draft to polished prose. Students’ final novels are unveiled at a special gala book launch in the award-winning Open Books Read More
Our West Loop location will have Open Book Club on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:15 PM to discuss Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Open Books West Loop is located at 651 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL.
Our West Loop location will have Open Book Club on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:15 PM to discuss Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Open Books West Loop is located at 651 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL.
Personal Best Writer’s Jam: As Easy As PB&J Third Thursdays Open Books 5:00 – 7:00 pm 1st hour: writing exercise + writing time + sharing 2nd hour: workshop/writing time for personal projects
Personal Best Writer’s Jam: As Easy As PB&J Third Thursdays Open Books 5:00 – 7:00 pm 1st hour: writing exercise + writing time + sharing 2nd hour: workshop/writing time for personal projects
Lavender Voices lifts up the voices of queer women in Chicago through storytelling and community. Each night we meet brings new perspectives, new art forms, and new experiences. If you’re a storyteller yourself or a lover of stories, join us this month on Friday, October 21 at 7:00 pm.
Lavender Voices lifts up the voices of queer women in Chicago through storytelling and community. Each night we meet brings new perspectives, new art forms, and new experiences. If you’re a storyteller yourself or a lover of stories, join us this month on Friday, October 21 at 7:00 pm.
Open Books West Loop & The Ray Bradbury Waukegan Carnegie Library, Inc. come together for a Ray Bradbury Tribute Night. The evening will include: Presentation of The Ray Bradbury Waukegan Carnegie Library, Inc. - by John Harris and Sandy Petroshius, from the RBWCL and architect Edward Torrez, President and Principal of Bauer Latoza Studio "Ray Bradbury, the author, Read More
Open Books West Loop & The Ray Bradbury Waukegan Carnegie Library, Inc. come together for a Ray Bradbury Tribute Night. The evening will include: Presentation of The Ray Bradbury Waukegan Carnegie Library, Inc. - by John Harris and Sandy Petroshius, from the RBWCL and architect Edward Torrez, President and Principal of Bauer Latoza Studio "Ray Bradbury, the author, Read More
Join ChiWriMo's Kick-Off Party for the Chicago region of National Novel Writing Month! Come check out the space at Open Books, shop in the bookstore, and meet your volunteer Municipal Liaisons A. Catherine Noon and Stace Stus. We'll hang out, play some games, and get ready for the madness that is NaNoWriMo. This event is Read More
Join ChiWriMo's Kick-Off Party for the Chicago region of National Novel Writing Month! Come check out the space at Open Books, shop in the bookstore, and meet your volunteer Municipal Liaisons A. Catherine Noon and Stace Stus. We'll hang out, play some games, and get ready for the madness that is NaNoWriMo. This event is Read More
A fun-filled evening of art, competition and literacy support through reading, writing and the power of used books!
A fun-filled evening of art, competition and literacy support through reading, writing and the power of used books!
 Welcome to our secret writing duelist society! You keep our secret and we will keep your secret- oh, you may hide behind a costume and mask, but Ink & Blood knows all. Except who will win the writing duel. We need your vote to decide that outcome. So dress up, come to Open Books West Loop Read More
 Welcome to our secret writing duelist society! You keep our secret and we will keep your secret- oh, you may hide behind a costume and mask, but Ink & Blood knows all. Except who will win the writing duel. We need your vote to decide that outcome. So dress up, come to Open Books West Loop Read More
Hey, Chicago! Let's put our broad shoulders to the page! Come to Open Books West Loop for the ChiWrIMo hosted Write-Ins for the Chicago region of National Novel Writing Month! They'll have word sprints and lots of support as we travel from zero to fifty thousand words and show other city how we NaNoWriMo in Read More
Hey, Chicago! Let's put our broad shoulders to the page! Come to Open Books West Loop for the ChiWrIMo hosted Write-Ins for the Chicago region of National Novel Writing Month! They'll have word sprints and lots of support as we travel from zero to fifty thousand words and show other city how we NaNoWriMo in Read More