Lit Top 5: June 2023

Marcie Alvis Walker

1
Marcie Alvis Walker
(Women and Children First)
The creator of “Black Coffee with White Friends” discusses her memoir, “Everybody Come Alive,” with Jenny Booth Potter.
June 1, 7pm

2
Stacey Abrams
(Vic Theater)
The political leader discusses her new novel, “Rogue Justice,” with Jake Tapper.
June 1, 8pm

3
Heather Hendershot
(Newberry Library; Zoom)
Simon Balto in conversation with Heather Hendershot about her new book, “When the News Broke: Chicago 1968 and the Polarizing of America.”
June 8, 6pm

4
Get Lit: Pride Night
(American Writers Museum)
As Pride author events fill calendars, AWM hosts a special edition of its monthly mixer.
June 13, 5:30pm

5
Christine Sneed
(Bookends and Beginnings)
The Chicago expat discusses her new story collection, “Direct Sunlight,” with Kathleen Rooney.
June 15, 6pm