A Book That Changed My Life

Every spring, Literacy Works host our annual fundraising event A Book That Changed My Life, a celebration of all that literacy and language brings us. During the event, invited speakers will tell a 5-6 minute story about a book that changed their life. They choose the book. Some are funny, sad, heartfelt, or a combination of all three.

Keep an eye out for more announcements coming soon on who will be sharing their stories this year!

All funds raised will go to support Literacy Works’ mission and values.

We also take this coming together as a chance highlight volunteers and organizations making a difference, as well as the work of our Community Literacy and Clear Language Lab programs. We invite you to follow along through email and on our social media as we tell our story.

Event Details
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at 7:00pm
Sketchbook Brewing in Skokie (4901 Main St., Skokie, IL 60077)

Doors open at 7:00pm to give you time to settle in, browse the raffle prizes, and enjoy drinks from the open bar before the program starts at 7:30pm. Drinks from the bar include beer, cider, and non-alcoholic offerings. Please note that this is an adults only (18+) event.

Ticket Options
Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 day-of. Reserve your ticket early, as this event has sold out in the past!

Food & Drink
Food is not included with your event ticket but will be available to purchase before the event kicks off from food trucks located outside the brewery. Starting at 7:00pm, drinks will be available from the open bar in our event space.

Parking
While Sketchbook does have a parking lot, it fills up early. Free street parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. There is also a free public lot on the Northeast corner of Main St. & Niles Center Rd., and Euro Collision (across the street)’s front lot can be used on the day of the event.