Cathy Rath wears many hats: She’s a professor, a social justice advocate and organizer, a writing coach and tutor, and now, a novelist. There’s one thing that unites her passions, however, an unwavering commitment to social good. Rath is from New York, but was drawn to the West Coast’s activist environment in the 1970s. She […]
Dawn Turner, a former columnist and reporter for the Chicago Tribune, has devoted her career to writing about race, politics and people whose stories are dismissed or ignored. She turned to her own childhood for inspiration for her new memoir, “Three Girls from Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir of Race, Fate and Sisterhood.” Turner, who […]
Cathy Rath wears many hats: She’s a professor, a social justice advocate and organizer, a writing coach and tutor, and now, a novelist. There’s one thing that unites her passions, however, an unwavering commitment to social good. Rath is from New York, but was drawn to the West Coast’s activist environment in the 1970s. She […]
Calling all book lovers — it’s time for one of September’s best things to do in Chicago, and one of our favorite events all year. Printers Row Lit Fest is a celebration of literature, top authors and local book sellers, and this year’s festival will include a five-block outdoor book market, talks with artists and […]
This September, enjoy the last bit of summer Chicago has to offer with events like Printers Row Lit Fest, North Shore Art League’s Art in the Village, Highwood’s Bloody Mary Fest and more. Here are 30 of the best activities September has to offer. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All […]
Need to buy a gift for the bookworm in your life? Giving them a book is a gamble — chances are they already have this year’s new releases on pre-order, or have the hottest books from top authors already on their nightstand. But don’t fear — we scoured the internet to find the best gifts […]
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Monica West is an English teacher and writer with degrees from Duke University and New York University. Her debut novel, Revival Season, offers a compelling snapshot of a Southern, Black, Evangelical community, examining both spiritual awakening and disillusionment, and celebrating both feminism and faith. The central character is 15-year-old Miriam […]
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Monica West is an English teacher and writer with degrees from Duke University and New York University. Her debut novel, Revival Season, offers a compelling snapshot of a Southern, Black, Evangelical community, examining both spiritual awakening and disillusionment, and celebrating both feminism and faith. The central character is 15-year-old Miriam […]
Reading brought solace to many during the pandemic, offering both comfort and distraction during the long days of shelter-in-place isolation. Book sales increased and psychologists have recommended reading for mental health in the Covid era. Now, as we enter those dog days of summer, it’s a perfect time to spread a towel on the beach […]
Most of us at some point struggle to cope with what life throws at us, but few of us ever stop to imagine how much harder it must be for those with the added burden of disability. Multiply these challenges with the complications caused by aging, and the only thing to really do is face […]
