Call & Response Books

GRAND OPENING:
Saturday, May 4 2024
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

1390 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60615

Books for us,

by us.

Call & Response is a Black woman-owned bookstore based on the South Side of Chicago that centers writings and experiences of Black people and other people of color. We offer literature for readers of all ages and provide regular events and programming for community members.

Upcoming Events

  • Blue graphic with headshots of Arionne Nettles and Jacoby Cochran, along with an image of the cover of We Are the Culture.

    Book Signing: Arionne Nettles

    Monday, May 4
    7 p.m.

    @ Call & Response Books

    More Info + RSVP
  • Off-white graphic with text that reads: “Pop-Up Bookshop, In Good Spirits X Call & Response Books, Thursday March 7, 4 pm to 7 pm at In Good Spirits, 858 North Ashland Avenue,” accompanied by the logos for both businesses.

    Pop-Up Bookshop @ In Good Spirits

    Thursday, March 7
    4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

    In Good Spirits
    858 N. Ashland Ave.

  • Brown, green, and off-white graphic with the text: “Grown-Up Book Fair: Come find your next favorite read! Tuesday Feb. 27, First Sip Cafe, 7pm-9pm,” accompanied by images of books and smaller text that reads “BYOB”

    Grown-Ups Book Fair!

    Tuesday, February 27
    7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

    First Sip Cafe
    1057 W Argyle St

  • Graphic providing details of pop-up bookshop and D.E.A.R. party: Wednesday, February 21 Pop-up bookshop from 9am to 1 pm, DEAR Session 6pm-9pm.

    Pop-Up Bookshop & D.E.A.R. @ Kusanya Cafe

    Wednesday, February 21

    Pop-Up Bookshop: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    D.E.A.R. Party: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

    Kusanya Cafe
    825 W. 69th St.

  • Green graphic with text: “Pop-Up Bookshop! At Atmos Coffee Shop, 2415 W. North Ave., Saturday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.”

    Pop-Up Bookshop

    Saturday, January 6
    9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    Atmos Coffee Shop
    2415 W North Ave.

  • Blue graphic with text: “Chicago Art Department Holiday Night Market & Fundraiser, 2nd Friday of December, Sliding Scale to Vend, Free to Attend, 30+ Artists & Makers, Holiday Spiced Drinks, Music, Prizes, December 8, 6-10PM, 1926 N. Halsted, Pilsen.

    Chicago Art Department Holiday Market

    Friday, December 8
    6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

    Chicago Art Department
    1926 S. Halsted

  • Holiday-themed graphic with text: Winter Hyde Park Farmers Market Presents: Holiday Shopping, Saturday December 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

    Hyde Park Holiday Market

    Saturday, December 9
    9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    The Promontory
    5311 S. Lake Park Ave.

Support our store!

Looking to buy books? We’ve got you covered even as we secure a physical storefront location. You can purchase physical books through our Bookshop.org storefront, and audiobooks through Libro.fm.

Want to help support efforts to get our store up and running? You can donate to our GoFundMe campaign: