Unfortunately Cristina Rivera Garza cannot be with us in Chicago. We're delighted to welcome 2005 General Nonfiction finalist Luis Alberto Urrea to join the conversation with Pulitzer Board member and 2007 Poetry winner Natasha Trethewey and 2019 Fiction finalist Rebecca Makkai in Chicago this coming Wednesday March 5, 2025.
In this powerful and intimate discussion, the authors will discuss writing on life's "big impossible things." Across their award-winning works of poetry, memoir and fiction, each of these authors have delved into stories of memories, trauma and the ripple effects of grief. Join them for a conversation on craft and the creative process; the transformative power of literature; and how writing into a wound can lead to the light. A book signing will follow the event.
We hope to see you in Chicago!
Wednesday March 5, 2025
Chopin Theater
1543 West Division, Chicago, IL 60642
6:30-8pm, followed by book signing (doors open 6pm)
This is a free ticketed event. To register, please click here.
Books will be sold through our bookseller partner, Roscoe Books.
This event will be recorded and a video will be made available online after the event. Thank you to our event collaborators, StoryStudio Chicago and the Chopin Theater.