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Youth Matinees at CHF

We bring big name YA authors to Chicago Public Schools across the city for free programs. CPS students get to learn first-hand from a published author, ask live questions, and get their book signed!

Youth Matinee | Mikki Kendall
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November 191:00 pm

Youth Matinee | Mikki Kendall

Senn High School
Youth Matinee | Erika L. Sánchez
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November 1910:30 am

Youth Matinee | Erika L. Sánchez

Senn High School
Youth Matinee | José Olivarez: Citizen Illegal
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May 91:00 pmYouth Matinee

Youth Matinee | José Olivarez: Citizen Illegal

George Washington High School
Youth Matinee | Eve Ewing: Ironheart
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May 611:00 am

Youth Matinee | Eve Ewing: Ironheart

George Washington High School
Youth Matinee | Daniel José Older: Shadowhouse Fall
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November 510:30 am

Youth Matinee | Daniel José Older: Shadowhouse Fall

Senn High School
Youth Matinee | Angie Thomas: The Hate U Give
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April 3010:30 am

Youth Matinee | Angie Thomas: The Hate U Give

Youth Matinee | Thi Bui: Graphic Novels and Identity
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April 2710:30 am

Youth Matinee | Thi Bui: Graphic Novels and Identity

Senn High School
Youth Matinee | Kwame Alexander: YA Lit in Kicks, Hoops, and Verse
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October 2912:30 pm

Youth Matinee | Kwame Alexander: YA Lit in Kicks, Hoops, and Verse

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