# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chicago Urban Book Expo Weekend 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 28 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Jessica Watkins Presents and the Chicago Urban Book Expo cordially invites you to the Chicago Urban Book Expo weekend, September 26-28th! 

Friday, September 26th we invite you to an evening of literary elegance and sophistication at our black tie gala for book lovers and authors. Join us for an evening of glamour and inspiration as we gather to honor the written word and the authors who bring it to life. Our gala will feature a keynote address from the renowned best-selling author, B. Love, and dedicated book bloggers, Sip Then Read. 

Tickets can be purchased at
https://www.chicagourbanbookexpo.com/event-list.

On Sunday, September 28th we will be having the biggest grown folks book fair in this city!  Chicago Urban Book Expo was started by national bestselling author, Jessica N. Watkins, in 2015. Since, this book festival has grown into the largest in the Chicago-land area featuring African-American authors. Readers attend from across the country to meet some of their favorite authors of African-American literature! Free to all readers, the atmosphere is fun, with a soundtrack by the hottest Djs in Chicago, and lively, fueled by tasty libations.

Author registration: https://www.chicagourbanbookexpo.com/authorregistration

Attendee RSVP: https://www.chicagourbanbookexpo.com/rsvp

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Feel free to forward any questions to authorjwatkins@gmail.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-lawn/chicago-urban-book-expo-weekend/200028424756536
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, exhibitions, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 101

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oak Lawn
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hilton Chicago/ Oak Lawn
- **lat**: 41.72251
- **long**: -87.73976
- **full address**: Hilton Chicago/ Oak Lawn, Hilton-Oak Lawn, 9333 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chicago Urban Book Expo Weekend  being held?
  - **A:** Chicago Urban Book Expo Weekend  takes place on Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 28 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Hilton Chicago/ Oak Lawn, Hilton-Oak Lawn, 9333 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chicago Urban Book Expo Weekend ?
  - **A:** Chicago Urban Book Expo Weekend  is organized by Chicago Urban Book Expo Weekend.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chicago Urban Book Expo Weekend  is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oak Lawn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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