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Join Read & Run Chicago and Black Girls Read Book Club for a ~5-mile, easy-paced (11:00 min/mile) Book Club Run in Bronzeville inspired by Toya Wolfe's novel, Last Summer on State Street. Guide Cynthia Okechukwu will guide runners through various points of interest related to Wolfe's novel and discuss the protagonist's friendships and family life, as well as the rise and fall of Chicago's public housing and Dan Ryan Construction as they relate to the story. Following the running route, we'll end at The Chicago Bee Library Branch (3647 S. State) for snacks and a book club discussion.
We'll also have Chicago Books to Women in Prison on site, so please plan to bring any donations to drop off before or after the guided route! Here are the donation requirements.
Be sure to read the novel ahead of time! Purchase your copy here or below.
Not planning to run? Cyclists, rollers, rollerblades, scooters, and more welcome (take care of your own safety, please!). All registered readers & runners will receive email reminders prior to the event.