5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival
Sat, Nov 1411:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wendell Smith Elementary School744 E. 103rd St., Chicago, IL 60628 · 11.9 mi approx. from ChicagoDirections
All are welcome, bring the whole family
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About this adventure
A South Side celebration of books for readers and writers of all ages, with storytelling by Black authors and illustrators, interactive literacy and art experiences, hands-on writing workshops, and story-inspired dance, music and drumming. Book vendors and community organizations fill a marketplace, and the whole family is welcome.
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