Local authors perform readings at venues across the city as part of Chicago's edition of the national Writers Resist movement dedicated to "defending the ideals of a free, just and compassionate democratic society." The day starts at Open Books (651 W. Lake) at noon and featured readers include Arielle Diaz, Daniel Borzutsky, and Ruben Quesada. Events continuing throughout the day at Flor del Monte (1951 W. 22nd), Bookends and Beginnings (1712 Sherman, Evanston), Cole's (2338 N. Milwaukee), and more.