Call & Response Books
Books for us,
by us.
Call & Response is a Black woman-owned bookstore based on the South Side of Chicago that centers writings and experiences of Black people and other people of color. We offer literature for readers of all ages and provide regular events and programming for community members.
Upcoming Events
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![Multicolored graphic with the text: "Musical Storytime with Rekha Rajan!]()
Musical Story Time!
Saturday, June 8
11:30 a.m.@ Call & Response Books
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![Graphic with text "Wine Convo Generator: Learn how to talk like a sommelier with Chasity Cooper! @ Call & Response Books, May 21, 7 p.m."]()
BYOB Book Signing: Chasity Cooper
Tuesday, May 21
7 p.m.@ Call & Response Books
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![Blue graphic with headshots of Arionne Nettles and Jacoby Cochran, along with an image of the cover of We Are the Culture.]()
Book Signing: Arionne Nettles
Monday, May 13
7 p.m.@ Call & Response Books
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![Off-white graphic with text that reads: “Pop-Up Bookshop, In Good Spirits X Call & Response Books, Thursday March 7, 4 pm to 7 pm at In Good Spirits, 858 North Ashland Avenue,” accompanied by the logos for both businesses.]()
Pop-Up Bookshop @ In Good Spirits
Thursday, March 7
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.In Good Spirits
858 N. Ashland Ave. -
![Brown, green, and off-white graphic with the text: “Grown-Up Book Fair: Come find your next favorite read! Tuesday Feb. 27, First Sip Cafe, 7pm-9pm,” accompanied by images of books and smaller text that reads “BYOB”]()
Grown-Ups Book Fair!
Tuesday, February 27
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
First Sip Cafe
1057 W Argyle St -
![Graphic providing details of pop-up bookshop and D.E.A.R. party: Wednesday, February 21 Pop-up bookshop from 9am to 1 pm, DEAR Session 6pm-9pm.]()
Pop-Up Bookshop & D.E.A.R. @ Kusanya Cafe
Wednesday, February 21
Pop-Up Bookshop: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
D.E.A.R. Party: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Kusanya Cafe
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![Green graphic with text: “Pop-Up Bookshop! At Atmos Coffee Shop, 2415 W. North Ave., Saturday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.”]()
Pop-Up Bookshop
Saturday, January 6
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.Atmos Coffee Shop
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![Blue graphic with text: “Chicago Art Department Holiday Night Market & Fundraiser, 2nd Friday of December, Sliding Scale to Vend, Free to Attend, 30+ Artists & Makers, Holiday Spiced Drinks, Music, Prizes, December 8, 6-10PM, 1926 N. Halsted, Pilsen.]()
Chicago Art Department Holiday Market
Friday, December 8
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.Chicago Art Department
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![Holiday-themed graphic with text: Winter Hyde Park Farmers Market Presents: Holiday Shopping, Saturday December 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.]()
Hyde Park Holiday Market
Saturday, December 9
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave.
