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Artist and writer Lowell Thompson discusses his new book, African Americans in Chicago. From DuSable to President Obama, Chicago’s history has been significantly shaped and enhanced by the contributions of its African American citizens.

Nathan Englander, the internationally acclaimed author of the novel The Ministry of Special Cases, discusses his latest story collection, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.

Jamal Joseph discusses his new book, Panther Baby: A Life of Rebellion & Reinvention, in which he recounts his introduction to the Black Panther Party, his progression from a naïve street kid to an outspoken member, and later about his years in prison.

Lori Andrews, internationally acclaimed legal pioneer in the areas of modern ethics and privacy, discusses her latest book, I Know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did: Social Networks and the Death of Privacy.

New York Times correspondent Jodi Kantor discusses and signs her new book, The Obamas.

Tony Mantuano, the award-winning and celebrated chef/partner of the world renowned restaurant Spiaggia, discusses and signs the new updated and revised edition of The Silver Spoon.

Jeanne Gang, visionary architect, 2011 MacArthur Fellow, and leader of Studio Gang Architects, is joined by Henry Henderson, Midwest program director Of The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), to discuss and sign the new book Reverse Effect: Renewing Chica