Soulful Chicago Book Fair returns to South Side showcasing Black literature

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Saturday, August 9, 2025
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Soulful Chicago Book Fair returns Friday to the city's South Side.

It's one of the nation's largest celebrations of Black literature.

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Special guests at the event will include children's book author Angela Priso and actor Charles Malik Whitfield.

The Soulful Chicago Book Fair runs from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. Friday.

It's on 61st Street between Cottage Grove and King Drive.

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