Paseo Boricua Tour
Oct 17th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meet at Ciclo Urbano, 2459 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622
Housing Justice and Cultural Belonging: Panel Discussion
Oct 28th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Latin Jazz: Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange
Oct 18th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Jazz Institute of Chicago presents Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange performing Latin jazz, celebrating Puerto Rico
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Coquà Puppets
Oct 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bring the beloved coquà frog to life! In this playful craft session, participants will create fun and expressive coquà puppets.
Puerto Rico x Bad Bunny: Beats & History
Oct 17th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about Puerto Rican history through the music of Bad Bunny!
Latin Jazz: Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange
Oct 18th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Jazz Institute of Chicago presents Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange performing Latin jazz, celebrating Puerto Rico
Vieques: An Endless Battle
Oct 18th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Vieques: An Endless Battle explores the struggle of the residents of Vieques against U.S. military occupation and the fight for justice
Coquà Puppets
Oct 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bring the beloved coquà frog to life! In this playful craft session, participants will create fun and expressive coquà puppets.
Puerto Rico x Bad Bunny: Beats & History
Oct 17th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about Puerto Rican history through the music of Bad Bunny!
Latin Jazz: Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange
Oct 18th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Jazz Institute of Chicago presents Alejandro Salazar & Afro Cuban Exchange performing Latin jazz, celebrating Puerto Rico
Vieques: An Endless Battle
Oct 18th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Vieques: An Endless Battle explores the struggle of the residents of Vieques against U.S. military occupation and the fight for justice
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CHIRP Radio Listen While You Read Playlist: OBOC 2025
CHIRP music curators created a playlist of the Music of Puerto Rico inspired by Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez.
Olga Dies Dreaming
These novels explore complex family relationships, cultural identity, gentrification, ambition and the American Dream.
One Book One Chicago for Teens (2025)
Enjoy these books that celebrate Puerto Rican identity and titles with themes of gentrification, political corruption and family strife.
One Book One Chicago for Kids (2025)
27 stories celebrating Puerto Rican identity and culture.
Partner Programming
Melted in the Pot: A Tour Celebrating Latinx Writers
Oct 19th | 11:30am - 11:45am
Join American Writers Museum for Melted in the Pot and celebrate the incredible writing and achievements of Latinx writers.
DePaul Art Museum: Tengo Lincoln Park en mi Corazón
Visit DePaul Art Museum's exhibit Tengo Lincoln Park en mi Corazón: Young Lords in Chicago.
NEIU Discusses Olga Dies Dreaming
Oct 21st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northeastern Illinois University
Join us for a convivial discussion of the book, led by professors at NEIU, featuring faculty, students and alumni.
Fire, Fire, Gentrifier: Walking Tour
Dig deeper into the real life history of the Young Lords by taking a self-guided walking tour of Lincoln Park.
Melted in the Pot: A Tour Celebrating Latinx Writers
Oct 19th | 11:30am - 11:45am
Join American Writers Museum for Melted in the Pot and celebrate the incredible writing and achievements of Latinx writers.
DePaul Art Museum: Tengo Lincoln Park en mi Corazón
Visit DePaul Art Museum's exhibit Tengo Lincoln Park en mi Corazón: Young Lords in Chicago.
NEIU Discusses Olga Dies Dreaming
Oct 21st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northeastern Illinois University
Join us for a convivial discussion of the book, led by professors at NEIU, featuring faculty, students and alumni.
Fire, Fire, Gentrifier: Walking Tour
Dig deeper into the real life history of the Young Lords by taking a self-guided walking tour of Lincoln Park.
The Book Is Just the Beginning
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Watch the 2024 One Book, One Chicago keynote program with Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Watch Now: OBOC Keynote: Tommy Orange, author of There There
Watch Tommy Orange, author of There There, discuss his career and the book with Booklist Editor Donna Seaman.
Watch On Demand: OBOC Keynote with Art Spiegelman
Watch the 2022 One Book, One Chicago keynote event featuring Maus author Art Spiegelman in conversation with Françoise Mouly.
2021 OBOC Season Finale: Eric Charles May on Bedrock Faith
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