Back by popular demand after a packed inaugural event, the Chicago Writers Showcase returns to celebrate upcoming releases from Chicago authors in the second half of 2026!
Join us on Tuessday, June 2 at 6:30pm at Haymarket House to get an exclusive first-look into some of the most exciting books coming out of the Chicago literary community!
RSVPs are optional but recommended!
The Chicago Writers Showcase is the next evolution in our mission to uplift the voices in our city’s creative community. For authors, the showcase is our way to give them a helpful preorder push as they prepare to welcome their book into the world. For readers, it’s a chance to get a sneak-peek at what’s coming in the year in books. Hear directly from the authors themselves as they read from their upcoming releases, then preorder their book so you can rest assured you get it first.
Here are the authors you’ll see live when you join us:
- Meghan Malachi reading from her poetry collection No Lace Fronts in Iowa City
- Cynthia Pelayo reading from her novel It Came from Neverland
- C. Russell Price reading from their poetry collection Bisquick: An American Seance
- Kathleen Rooney reading from her novel Man Overboard!
- Molly Sturdevant reading from her novel The Sleepers
- Dawn Turner reading from her novel Majestic Hills
We hope to see you on June 2 for our next showcase—Share with your book-loving friends and RSVP today!
