Chicago book lovers’ favorite weekend is here – Printers Row Lit Fest is back. The festival is the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest. Its history is integral to the local publishing community.
“Chicago is no joking matter,” said Amy Danzer, the Program Director of Printer's Row Lit Fest. “It has such a strong literary history and tradition.”
Printers Row was once considered the mecca of printing in the Midwest. Millions of books circulated from Chicago throughout the country within this historic neighborhood. The festival, which started in the mid 1980s, now celebrates its 38th anniversary and the history of literary Chicago.
The festival has around 75 programs with over 200 presenters ranging from authors, poets, artists, historians, directors, podcasters and more on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 from 10 to 6 p.m. The event also has over 100 booksellers and plenty of events to attend.
“We schedule a little something for everyone,” said Danzer.
Headliners include 2023 Pulitzer Prize Winners for Nonfiction Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels, authors of “His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.”
Other events include a storybook parade with a bubble dance party for younger readers on Saturday — and a discussion with Game of Thrones director Jack Bender for their parents on Sunday.
“I encourage people to take a look at the schedule and spend some time with it. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, grab a pen, print it out, circle what you want to go to,” said Danzer.
More than 100,000 visitors are expected over the two-day festival. You can find more information and the full daily schedule at printersrowlitfest.org.
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