# Event Details - **Event Name**: It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Margena A. Christian for an in-person chat and book signing—don’t miss this fun, inspiring event!About this EventJoin us on Saturday, February 14th from 12–2PM at Da Book Joint inside Pen & Paper for a book signing and talk with Margena A. Christian, author of It’s No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown’s Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy.It’s No Wonder is the meticulously researched biography of Sylvia Moy, Motown’s first certified female in-house producer and songwriter, and one of the creative forces behind timeless hits such as “My Cherie Amour,” “Uptight (Everything’s Alright),” and countless other classics.Imagine a world without the music of Stevie Wonder—no “I Was Made to Love Her,” no “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day.” That’s the world we might have known without Sylvia Moy. As a Detroit native and the lone woman in a male-dominated industry during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Moy defied expectations, battled sexism, and carved out a groundbreaking career as both a songwriter and producer. In addition to helping save Stevie Wonder’s early career at Motown, she penned enduring songs for other iconic acts, including “It Takes Two,” “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You),” “With a Child’s Heart,” “Forget Me Not,” and many more.Fiercely feminist and deeply illuminating, It’s No Wonder is a historical corrective that restores Sylvia Moy to her rightful place at the forefront of music history.During this special event, attendees will hear from Margena A. Christian about her research and writing process, the cultural significance of Sylvia Moy’s work, and the importance of preserving overlooked stories in Black music history. A book signing will follow the talk.About the Author:Margena A. Christian is a retired Internship Director for Undergraduate Studies and Senior Lecturer in English and Professional Writing at the University of Illinois Chicago. She previously worked as a Senior Editor and Senior Writer at Ebony magazine and served in editorial roles at Jet magazine, including Features Editor, Associate Editor, and Assistant Editor. She is based in Chicago.? Da Book Joint inside Pen & Paper — Chicago? Saturday, February 14th⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/298eae50-f04d-11f0-a70a-c52c1556aa4b-rimg-w740-h740-dcd9d9d9-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/its-no-wonder-book-signing-and-talk-with-margena-a-christian/100001980429747687 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 32.49, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Da Book Joint - **lat**: 41.7695765 - **long**: -87.58666939999999 - **full address**: Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1d3cbdeac0d42950a136aded3378e795bfcad25b592d0fc6206e97b611d140d7-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd9d9d9-gmir.jpg?v=1768287485 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian being held? - **A:** It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian? - **A:** Tickets for It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian are priced at USD 32 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailableGeneral Admission with Signed BookUSD 32 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian? - **A:** It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian is organized by Da Book Joint. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. Christian sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "It's No Wonder Book Signing & Talk with Margena A. 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