Events › OBOC Keynote: Xochitl Gonzalez, Author of Olga Dies Dreaming

Join us for a season finale event featuring Xochitl Gonzalez, author of Olga Dies Dreaming. Gonzalez will be in conversation with Donna Seaman of Booklist to discuss her career and the book. This very special opportunity is not to be missed.

Xochitl Gonzalez is the author of this year’s One Book, One Chicago selection, Olga Dies Dreaming, which was named a Best of 2022 by The New York Times, TIME, Kirkus, Washington Post, and NPR. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Anita De Monte Laughs Last, a Reese's Book Club Pick longlisted for the Aspen Words Literary Prize. Gonzalez is a staff writer for The Atlantic and was recognized as a 2023 Pulitzer Prize finalist in Commentary. A native Brooklynite and proud public school graduate, Gonzalez holds a BA from Brown University and an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.

How to Attend - In Person:
Doors to the Auditorium open at 5:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first served (350 capacity). Once the Auditorium fills, our overflow room will allow seating for those who wish to watch the event on a live simulcast. Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of our bookstore partner, and the author will sign books.

How to Attend - Virtual:
This event will also take place live on CPL's YouTube channel and CPL's Facebook page. You'll be able to ask questions during the event as well! Can't make it to the live stream? We'll archive the video on YouTube to watch later.

Accessibility

Automatic captioning is available via Facebook and YouTube's closed captioning setting. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

This event is part of the 2025 One Book, One Chicago season, exploring the book Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez.

This program is made possible by United Airlines and other generous donors to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.

Photo credit: Mayra Castillo