Printers Row Live: Holiday Gift Package

January 11: Luis Urrea

Join us as we talk with Mexican-American poet, novelist, and essayist Luis Urrea. He will discuss his latest book "Queen of America," which continues the story of Teresita Urrea, the main character in "The Hummingbird's Daughter."

6:30 p.m.

Chicago Tribune, Tribune Tower

435 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

(Individual tickets here)

February 4: Wael Ghonim

Named as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world for 2011 for his involvement in the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, Wael Ghonim will discuss his new book "Revolution 2.0." Ghonim will share how social media played a pivotal role in the demonstrations in Egypt and the 11 days he spent detained by Egyptian authorities.

3 p.m.

Location: Downtown Chicago

(Individual tickets here)

March 13: Ayad Akhtar

Actor and playwright Ayad Akhtar will discuss his debut novel "American Dervish." Akhtar is a first-generation Pakistani-American from Milwaukee and will talk about how his novel tackles issues of religious and ethnic identity, with a story centered around a young American in love for the first time.

6:30 p.m.

Victory Gardens Biograph Theater,

2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago.

(Individual tickets here)

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