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Join Read & Run Chicago and Black Girls Read Book Club for a ~5-mile, easy-paced (11:00 min/mile) Book Club Run in Bronzeville inspired by Toya Wolfe's novel, Last Summer on State Street. Guide Cynthia Okechukwu will guide runners through various points of interest related to Wolfe's novel and discuss the protagonist's friendships and family life, as well as the rise and fall of Chicago's public housing and Dan Ryan Construction as they relate to the story. Following the running route, we'll end at The Chicago Bee Library Branch (3647 S. State) for snacks, book sales with our bookstore partner, Da Book Joint, and an in-person Q&A with author Toya Wolfe.

Not planning to run? Cyclists, rollers, rollerblades, scooters, and more welcome (take care of your own safety, please!). All registered readers & runners will receive email reminders prior to the event.