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Literary List

Guild Literary Complex logo or photo from performance-based literary event

Guild Literary Complex

35-year-old grassroots literary arts organization producing performance-based events and partnering with community groups on social justice initiatives.

826CHI storefront or students participating in a youth writing workshop

826CHI

Youth writing and literary arts education nonprofit prioritizing BIPOC students and communities through workshops, tutoring, and creative storytelling programs.

Underground Bookstore shelves featuring African American literature

Underground Bookstore

Independent Black-owned bookstore known for African American literature, political texts, rare titles, and culturally centered community events.

Interior of Da Book Joint highlighting books by Black authors

Da Book Joint

Community-focused bookstore uplifting Black authors, children’s literature, and independent publishers; hosts book signings and literacy-driven events.

Salty Books and Beans café interior with books and coffee setup

Salty Books and Beans

A cozy literary café blending books, culture, and coffee; features works by diverse authors and offers creative programming for readers and writers.

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