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Reverse-Gentrification of the Literary World

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Location: Columbia College Chicago Fiction Writing Department

Map: 624 South Michigan, 12th Floor, Chicago, Illinois, United States

There are no upcoming events for Columbia College Chicago Fiction Writing Department.

Past Events

Preston L. Allen, Eric Charles May, Achy Obejas – Story Week Festival of Writers, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL

Literary Rock & Roll Readings/Signings featuring Preston L. Allen (Every Boy Should Have A Man); Eric Charles May (Bedrock Faith); Christine Sneed (Little Known Facts). Band: Street Sounds, honoring the work of poet/bandleader David Hernandez (1946-2013) with readings by Achy Obejas, Eduardo Arocho, Marta Collazo, and Carlos Cumpian. This all-ages event will be held at Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark.

Johnny Temple – Story Week Festival of Writers, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL

Panel: The Publishing Ecosystem Featuring Johnny Temple, Anitra Budd (Coffeehouse Press Managing Editor), Eleanor Jackson (Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agent), Sheryl Johnston (Publicist), Nancy Zafris (Flannery O’Connor Award series editor and author of The Home Jar). Hosted by Donna Seaman. This event will be held at the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State.

Cristina García, Achy Obejas – Story Week Festival of Writers, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL

Panel: Translation Matters. Featuring Cristina García, Achy Obejas, Kolin Jordan, and Valeria Luiselli. Hosted by Susan Harris. This is a Guild Complex Event, and will be held at the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse, 1400 N. Sacramento (North of Division).

Shawn Shiflett – Story Week Festival of Writers, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL

Creative Writing Faculty Showcase Readings featuring Shawn Shiflett, Rose Blouin, Michael McColly, Samuel Park,David Trinidad, and Josh Young. Hosted by Sam Weller. This event will be held at Columbia College Chicago, Stage Two, 618 S. Michigan.