Words of Wonder Literary Festival

Name: Words of Wonder Literary Festival
Address: Chicago, IL, US
Telephone: +17733861648

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06/03/2026

You've been advised. 🎨😂

Butterflies. Tigers. Flowers. Superheroes. Whatever lives in your imagination, our face painters bring it to life, and suddenly a child who walked in as themselves walks out as every character they've ever loved.

That's what WOW Lit Fest does. It doesn't just celebrate stories. It turns YOU into one.

Year 5 is coming to the South Side of Chicago and the face painting line is going to be LONG. You already know what to do.

📅 July 25, 2026 | 11 am to 6 pm
📍 Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center
🎟️ Free admission
🔗 Come get your story painted on. 🖤 www.wowlitfest.com

06/02/2026

The books feed your soul.
The food trucks feed everything else.
Both are available at WOW Lit Fest 2026. 🚚📖

Discover your new favorite author AND your new favorite meal, all on the same South Side block.

Details & Registration:
📅 July 25, 2026 | 11 am to 6 pm
📍 Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center

Bring your appetite. For books. And everything else. 🍽️📚
www.wowlitfest.com

06/01/2026

We're can't wait to welcome you with arms THIS wide open. 🦋✨. 🦋

Come exactly as you are, bring everyone you love, and get ready to throw your arms wide open for a day full of stories, music, art, and joy on the South Side of Chicago.

This event is FREE!

5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival
📅 July 25, 2026 | 11 am to 6 pm
📍 Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center

Year 5 is going to be the most wonderful one yet and we cannot wait to see YOU walk through those doors.
www.wowlitfest.com

📸 Sterling Gilmore Photography

05/29/2026

This is your sign to stop thinking about it and pull up!

The 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival is almost here. Five years of bringing Black authors, artists, drummers, storytellers, and an entire community together on the South Side of Chicago, for FREE!

This year is our biggest yet.
✅ Beloved Black authors and illustrators — live
✅ African and Indigenous drumming performances
✅ Hands-on writing workshops for all ages
✅ Interactive art and literacy experiences
✅ A community marketplace packed with books
✅ Food, giveaways, and so much more!

It costs nothing to attend. It means everything to show up.

🔗 Come to the can't-miss festival of the summer! www.wowlitfest.com

05/26/2026

Drop YOUR dream WOW Lit Fest description in the comments. We're watching. 👀

We will turn the most vivid description into an AI image and will be posted in this page. Let's go!

05/25/2026

POV: You’re not just learning a skill; you’re mastering your own story. 👑✨

They say a Queen is only as strong as her crown, but at WOW Lit Fest, we make sure our girls know exactly how to build theirs. 💅🏾🧶

While some were lost in the pages of a fairytale, this future icon was "locked in" (pun intended!) at our hair-care station, learning that braiding is its own form of storytelling.

Every twist and every turn is a sentence handed down through generations. 📖🙌🏾

Literacy comes in many forms: the books we read, the music we produce, and the way we carry ourselves. We’re out here making sure the next generation knows that self-care is the ultimate "Main Character" move.

The vibe? Pure excellence.
The focus? Unbreakable.
The crown? Perfectly adjusted. 👸🏾🔥

Want your family to be part of a community that celebrates every kind of magic? ✨🌈

Register now to make sure your little leaders have a seat at the table (and a crown on their head). Let’s grow together! 🌳
www.wowlitfest.com

05/18/2026

What kind of reader are you?

Swipe through 5 questions to find out, then see which WOW Lit Fest 2026 author is your perfect match. 📚

(Save this. You'll want to retake it.)

Drop your archetype in the comments. Then RSVP to meet your author match, www.wowlitfest.com.

05/15/2026

POV: You came to the Lit Fest for the books, but you’re leaving with a Platinum-certified demo. 💿✨

We said we were bringing the "Words of Wonder," but we didn't say we weren't adding a bass drop. 🎧🔥

At WOW Lit Fest, we believe literacy isn't just about reading the page, it’s about reading the wave files.

From metaphors to melodies, we’re out here proving that a well-placed beat is just as powerful as a well-placed poem. 🎹📖

Ready to help your little creator find their sound? 🎶✨
Register now at www.wowlitfest.com

05/13/2026

Tell us. Where did you first fall in love with reading?

The most beautiful memories will be featured at the festival. Drop yours below.

05/11/2026

POV: Me and my bestie at the WOW Lit Fest doing a quick vibe check before we hit the next chapter. ✌️📸

Want to be part of the story? Grab your bestie and come make some memories with us!

Register now at www.wowlitfest.com

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Chicago, IL

Telephone

+17733861648

Website

http://www.burstintobooks.org/

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