New festival highlights literary scene in Evanston

New festival highlights literary scene in Evanston

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The first annual Evanston Literary Festival begins Monday, May 11. It’s a week-long celebration of the literary scene in Evanston with events taking place throughout the city. Award-winning Chicago author and Distinguished Writer in Residence at Northwestern University, Stuart Dybek, will be there to help get things started. We use the opportunity to check in with the celebrated Chicago writer.