2024 Chicago Book Award Reception
In appreciation of your continued support of the Newberry, we invite you to join us for a lunch reception to celebrate this year's recipient of the Chicago Book Award, Thomas Leslie and shortlist award recipient John William Nelson. Following lunch, we hope you will stay for the Chicago Storytelling program and award presentation. Learn more about Chicago Storytelling 2024, including a full program and speakers
Chicago Skyscrapers 1934-1986: How Technology, Politics, Finance, & Race Reshaped the City by Thomas Leslie and Muddy Ground: Native Peoples, Chicago’s Portage, and the Transformation of the Continent by John William Nelson will both be available for purchase and signing.