# Event Details - **Event Name**: Telling Our Stories: Queer Joy and the Craft of Storytelling Author Panel - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in person for a lively chat on queer joy and storytelling magic with amazing authors!About this EventJoin Da Book Joint for an engaging conversation celebrating queer storytelling, creativity, and community.As part of Slay The Lake Book Fest, Telling Our Stories: Queer Joy and the Craft of Storytelling brings together four dynamic voices for a discussion on the power of representation, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the joy of seeing ourselves reflected on the page.Whether through horror, romance, literary fiction, scholarship, or social justice work, these authors are helping shape narratives that expand our understanding of love, identity, resilience, and belonging.Featuring:Phrique – A rising voice in splatterpunk, horror, and bizarro fiction whose work blends the strange, the unsettling, and the unexpected.Katrina Jackson – Historian, professor, and acclaimed author of erotica, romance, women's fiction, and historical fiction featuring diverse and often queer characters navigating love, life, and connection.Dr. Britney Daniels – Doctor of Nursing Practice, educator, and advocate for health equity whose work explores intersectionality, culturally responsive care, and creating spaces where all voices are valued.Frederick Smith – Novelist, journalist, and social justice advocate whose storytelling examines identity, community, and the complexities of the human experience.Together, they'll explore questions such as:• What does queer joy look like in literature?• How do writers create authentic and inclusive stories?• Why does representation matter?• How can storytelling build empathy, connection, and community?There are 15 free tickets available. The ticket price is just $2 afterwards as we want to keep costs low so you can buy books from the participating authors.Books by all featured authors will be available for purchase, and attendees will have an opportunity to meet the panelists and get their books signed following the discussion.Sunday, June 283:00 PM – 5:00 PMDa Book JointCome celebrate the stories that inspire us, challenge us, and remind us that joy itself is worth documenting. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3ddb9160-6e43-11f1-b417-3b90d0074d1b-rimg-w592-h740-dcc4eafe-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/telling-our-stories-queer-joy-and-the-craft-of-storytelling-author-panel/100001991799414667 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling, festivals, health-wellness, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-28T19:50:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Da Book Joint - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 3.09, 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**: Telling Our Stories: Queer Joy and the Craft of Storytelling Author Panel - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f3a8c02b84b756379b222c1c4f24bfd2d63762e5bc26c2710444b63868a7d8ee-rimg-w940-h470-dcfdf4a3-gmir.jpg?v=1781475866 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Telling Our Stories: Queer Joy and the Craft of Storytelling Author Panel being held? - **A:** Telling Our Stories: Queer Joy and the Craft of Storytelling Author Panel takes place on Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Telling Our Stories: Queer Joy and the Craft of Storytelling Author Panel? - **A:** Telling Our Stories: Queer Joy and the Craft of Storytelling Author Panel is organized by Da Book Joint. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Telling Our Stories: Queer Joy and the Craft of Storytelling Author Panel is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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. 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