Guild Literary Complex

Falling for Gwendolyn Brooks! With Brooks Permissions
Sunday, September 17th, 2017 
4:30-6:30 PM
The celebration of the Gwendolyn Brooks centennial continues with a special look at the fall section of SEASONS: A Gwendolyn Brooks Experience. SEASONS is a unique look at the life and work of Ms. Brooks in this new book filled with thematic collections of her poetry and prose; photos; memories from family, friends, peers and mentees and gripping illustrations from the award-winning artist, Jan Spivey Gilchrist. Hosted by Nora Brooks Blakely and Cynthia Walls.

Where?

Volumes Bookcafe

1474 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622


4:30pm – 5:00pm THE MINGLE!
Learn more about your fellow guests, Gwendolyn Brooks and maybe even yourself!

5:00pm – 6:00pm THE PROGRAM
Readings and unexpected activities.

6:00pm – 6:30pm THE FAREWELL
• Book signing and conversation with Nora Brooks Blakely and Cynthia Walls.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
Brooks Permissions in partnership with Guild Literary Complex and Volumes Bookcafe