Quimby’s After Hours: Wreathe Literary Collective
Quimby’s After Hours:
Wreathe Literary Collective
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 – 6:30 PM
in-person at Quimby’s Bookstore1854 W. North Ave Chicago, IL 60622
Quimby’s After Hours is excited to welcome readers from Wreathe Literary Collective. Wreathe Literary Collective, founded by Chicago writer Kat Thanopoulis publishes Wreath Magazine a two (and soon to be three) issue zine format lit, poetry and painting publication!
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Readers for the event are
Gretchen Shull is a sketch and improv performer and loves Kat with all of their heart! They love a good notes app poem; they find it fun to tell a small story in their poems that only they know. They’re very proud of Kat and Wreath, and are very excited to be a part of it.
Dylan Gann (she/her) graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Comedy Writing and Performance. She was first published in Wreath and has since loved sharing her poetry and exploring the literary world!
ethan is an abolitionist poet born and raised on the far north side of Chicago.
His poetry has previously appeared in Wreath LC, Querencia press and Dream Boy Book Club. He is currently working on his 2nd collection of poetry: Code Switch
Tommy Bien is a visual artist and sometimes writer from Chicago.
Expect a lively reading celebrating contributors Wreathe Literary Collective and zines from Wreathe and the readers!
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Pay what you want. Suggested $10.
Venmo: @quimbysbookstore (Please include “Wreathe” in the note!)
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