Friday, September 11, 2020
Written by Patty Kelsey
The murder of George Floyd on May 25th of this year was, sadly, nothing new. American history before and since reflects the systematic and consistent social injustices waged against powerless people, particularly, as in this case, People of Color. This murder did not happen in Chicago, but Chicago reacted, as did the rest of the country, with various protests across the city…
Thursday, September 10, 2020
In the course of his tireless advocacy of literature and writers—a frenzied, decades-long career in which he has taught young writers, published great books, run literary festivals, and so much more—Jotham Burrello stole some hours to create his own novel. For the past ten years, as Jotham kept all his appointments, accepted still more projects, became a flower farmer, raised three…
Friday, September 4, 2020
Dusty did not want to do it, I could tell. He is 16 and until this past spring his days were packed—academic work, rigorous soccer training and games (often playing on two teams simultaneously), the ping pong club, babysitting gigs, outings with friends. Sunup until sundown activity. But the health crisis shut down everything for Dusty as it did for all…
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
By Donald G. Evans
Volumes Bookcafe hosts award-winning writer, rapper, educator, and editor Nate Marshall this Thursday, Aug. 27, in celebration of his new poetry collection, Finna. Nate will be joined by his friend and fellow poet, José Olivarez.
This night of poetry and discussion will be on Zoom and FB live. Details are on the Volumes website. Copies of…
Monday, August 17, 2020
By Donald G. Evans
Al DeGenova writes poetry in a shed he built himself (“every nail and screw”), out back of his second home in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, where he has long been associated with the Clearing Folk School. Al fell in love with Door County even earlier than that first workshop with Norbert Blei nearly a quarter century ago—he and his family…
Monday, June 29, 2020
By Donald G. Evans
The Summer 2020 Chicago Fit/Lit Challenge
July 13–Aug. 17, 2020
Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers (maybe adults, too—if you are interested, contact me)
Through Zoom and Discord. Site visits are self-guided. (Make it a family outing).
$75; Register Now!; scholarships available, just ask.
Whenever I find myself in a strange place, or even a…
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame
Email: Don Evans
641 W. Lake Street, Suite #200
Chicago, IL 60661
773.414.2603
