by Sharon Woodhouse | Jan 8, 2024 | Past Events
The Midland Authors presents a panel discussion on Chicago’s Modern Mayors: Harold Washington to Lori Lightfoot Midland Authors presents Chicago’s Modern Mayors – YouTube Voices For Justice: Jonathan Eig: King: A Life – YouTube Tuesday, January...
by Carol | Oct 3, 2023 | Past Events
“The definitive biography of King…. Eig’s book is worthy of its subject.” — New York Times “The most compelling account of King’s life in a generation.” — Washington Post “Eig has created 2023’s most vital tome.” — Philadelphia Inquirer WHEN: Tuesday, September 12,...
by Luke Renn | Oct 2, 2023 | Past Events
WHAT: Three authors discuss their short story collections about small towns in Northern Illinois — both real and imaginary — and the importance of a sense of place. WHO: Janice Deal, author of “Strange Attractors: The Ephrem Stories,” Christina Marrocco, author of...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Jun 27, 2023 | Past Events
Members of the Society of Midland Authors will be signing and selling their books Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10, at our tent at the Printers Row Lit Fest — the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest. The festival takes place along Dearborn Street...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Apr 10, 2023 | Past Events
Join us for our April panel on children’s literature! Four award-winning authors discuss children’s literature, new books, and writing for young readers—from picture books to middle-grade to young adult. WHAT: What’s new in children’s literature WHO: Zetta Elliott,...
by Sharon Woodhouse | Mar 11, 2023 | Past Events
Join us for March’s’s Society of Midland Authors event at The Cliff Dwellers. David Witter explores how liquor has influenced nearly two centuries of Chicago’s existence. WHAT: Distilled in Chicago: A History WHO: David Witter in conversation with...
