Burst Into Books

05/29/2026

🥁✊🏾 BIB's 2nd Annual Family Reunion is happening June 13, and we want YOU there!

Join us at the Burst Into Books Community Arts Space for a full day of culture, community, and celebration — food, music, and activities for ALL ages.
Swipe through to meet our incredible lineup and see what's in store 👉🏾

📍 119 E. 107th St., Chicago, IL 60628
🗓️ June 13 | 9 AM – 5 PM
🎟️ Free entry, RSVP at https://www.bibarts.org/bib2ndannualfamilyreunion

🚌 Want to kick off the day with a history lesson? Don't miss the Bus Tour of Roseland & Pullman with Chicago historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas — 9 AM to 11 AM, $25/person. Spots are limited, register now at bibarts.org/bustourregistration

🎨 Arts & crafts with Meosha Thomas
✍🏾 Poetry workshop + spoken word with Tanae B.
🥁 Drumming circles with Just Steve & Toca
📸 Free community portraits with Sulyiman
🎧 DJ set all afternoon with DJ Dutchess
🎤 Live performance by Just Steve & Tommie Billups

This is more than an event, it's a reunion. Come as you are, bring the family, and let's celebrate together. 🖤

05/07/2026

Five years of stories. Five years of wonder. 🌟

Since we started, Words of Wonder has been a home for readers and writers alike.

This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to make our 5th anniversary the best one yet.

Will you be a part of the chapter? 📖

Tickets & Info: www.wowlitfest.com

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

✨ Books. Beats. Brilliance. ✨

Is there anything better than browsing for your next favorite book while live music fills the air? 🎸📖

From the competitive tension of the chess boards to the soulful sounds of our live performers, the 5th Annual WOW Lit Fest is designed to engage every sense.

Bring your family, grab a snack from our vendors, and let the music be the soundtrack to your creative Saturday.

Grab your free tickets now: www.wowlitfest.com

05/04/2026

It’s not just about what you know, it’s about who you meet. 🫱🏿‍🫲🏾

Meet your next co-author, your future editor, or your new best friend in the checkout line of the book market.

The 5th Annual Words of Wonder is where the literary world connects.

Join the network: https://www.wowlitfest.com

05/04/2026

🗣️Mark your calendar for May 9th!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of conversation, culture, and community

We’re excited to host a special Book Signing & Discussion with Ernest Crim III, author of How Black History Can Save Your Life. This is more than a signing—it’s a powerful opportunity to explore how history connects to our everyday lives and the world around us.

Date: May 9 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Burst Into Books Community Arts Space, 119 E. 107th St., Chicago, IL

Come engage in meaningful dialogue, get your book signed, and be part of a conversation that matters.

Click the link to rsvp: https://www.bibarts.org/event-details/book-signing-with-ernest-crim-iii

Tag a friend and don’t miss this!

05/01/2026

Want to go behind the scenes of the 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival?

We’re looking for book lovers to help us make this year's event a success! 🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️

Check the link for registration and volunteer opportunities: www.wowlitfest.com

04/29/2026

Imagine a day filled with thought-provoking conversations, new literary discoveries, and a community that loves books as much as you do. That’s WOW Lit Fest! ✨

Looking back at our 2025 headliner discussion, we’re reminded of the electric energy that happens when literary giants share the stage. These are the thought-provoking conversations and "aha!" moments that define the Words of Wonder experience. ✨

We are raising the bar even higher for our 5th Annual Literary Festival. Don't just read the stories, be part of the conversation that brings them to life.

🎟️ Join the legacy. Register here: www.wowlitfest.com

04/27/2026

Your "To-Be-Read" pile is about to get a lot bigger. 📚

From author panels to book signings, the 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival is a paradise for bibliophiles.

Clear your calendar and join the celebration: www.wowlitfest.com