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Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery

Book store · West Town ·

Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery

Book store · West Town ·
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Black‑woman‑founded, community‑driven, and newly reopened with a cafe in West Town. Celebrated by local outlets and national media for literacy work, Semicolon hosts author events and art shows that center voices the city needs.

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Black-owned bookshop with gallery, reading room, and cafe

1355 W Chicago Ave Unit Store, Chicago, IL 60642 Get directions

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Black-owned bookshop with gallery, reading room, and cafe

1355 W Chicago Ave Unit Store, Chicago, IL 60642 Get directions

$$

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