Da Book Joint
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Da Book Joint's mission is to provide an extensive selection of African-American authors, including those writing Christian, children and young adult titles. Poetry readings, story time and other events are also available to expose our community to various arts that encompass reading. "Where your pleasure in reading will be satisfied" with a variety of tastes from a selection driven by demand. We
06/25/2026
🌈📚 It’s a Pride-filled literary weekend with Da Book Joint!
On Saturday, June 27, catch us at the Chicago Pride Book Fest from 12PM–5PM as part of Slay The Lake Fest! We’ll have books, merchandise, and plenty of recommendations for readers of all ages and genres.
We’re also excited to have author Frederick Smith with us signing copies of his latest release, Love Is a Contact Sport, along with fan favorite One and Done. Stop by, meet the author, and grab your signed copies while they’re available!
Then on Sunday, June 28 from 3PM–5PM, join us at Da Book Joint for Telling Our Stories: Q***r Joy and the Craft of Storytelling—a powerful conversation featuring Frederick Smith, Katrina Jackson, Phrique, and Dr. Britney Daniels.
Together we’ll explore storytelling, creativity, representation, and what q***r joy looks like on the page. Because joy is resistance, and storytelling is power.
📍 Saturday: Chicago Pride Book Fest
📍 Sunday: Da Book Joint | 6900 S. Stony Island Ave.
Come celebrate books, community, and the stories that deserve to be told. We can’t wait to see you all weekend long. 🌈✨
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06/23/2026
Parents, if you’re looking for something different to do this Sunday, we’ve got you covered. 📚🥞
Join us for Books & Brunch with Paula Chase this Sunday from 12-2PM at Da Book Joint!
Designed especially for middle schoolers and teens, this experience is perfect for:
✨ Avid readers
✨ Aspiring authors
✨ Creative thinkers
✨ Brunch lovers
Meet award-winning author Paula Chase, enjoy brunch, connect with other young readers, and discover stories that inspire. Whether your child dreams of writing books one day or simply loves getting lost in a good story, this is a space created just for them.
And let’s be hones t— we might just be offering the most affordable literary brunch experience for kids in Chicago.
Seats are limited, so grab your tickets today!
Chicago, we’re outside! ✊🏾❤️💚🖤
Come celebrate Juneteenth with us at the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening until 2PM! We’re surrounded by some of the South Side’s most incredible businesses, amazing food, live energy, and all the Black joy and liberation this city does so well.
Stop by, grab a book, support Black-owned businesses, and spend the day in community as we honor our history, our freedom, and our future.
Meet us at the Obama Presidential Center and let’s celebrate together!
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6900 Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, IL
60649
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 7pm |
| Friday | 11am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 4pm |