Savvy Summers & the Po'Boy Perils Book Signing with Sandra Jackson-Opoku

Savvy Summers & the Po'Boy Perils Book Signing with Sandra Jackson-Opoku

Wednesday, August 5 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Da Book Joint
6900 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60649

Join Da Book Joint for an afternoon of mystery, great conversation, delicious food, and one of Chicago's celebrated literary voices as we welcome Sandra Jackson-Opoku in celebration of her newest novel, Savvy Summers & the Po'Boy Perils.

The beloved café owner and amateur sleuth is back! When Savvy Summers agrees to cater a corporate luncheon with a menu of irresistible Creole favorites, she never expects the event to end in murder. As suspicion falls on her café, Savvy must untangle office secrets, neighborhood gossip, and dangerous lies to clear her name before her reputation is ruined. Rich with Chicago flavor, unforgettable characters, and plenty of suspense, this cozy mystery is a delicious treat from beginning to end.

And because no Savvy Summers event would be complete without great food...

Come ready to enjoy some catfish po'boy! It may not be quite as legendary as Savvy's, but we promise it'll be delicious.

Ticket Options

$32 – Signed Book Experience

• Admission to the event
• One signed copy of Savvy Summers & the Po'Boy Perils

$5 – General Admission

• Admission to the author talk and signing

Additional copies of Savvy Summers & the Po'Boy Perils and the first book in the series, Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes, will be available for purchase during the event.

About the Author

Sandra Jackson-Opoku is an award-winning author, journalist, and educator whose work celebrates the richness, resilience, and complexity of Black life. She is the author of the acclaimed novel The River Where Blood Is Born, the story collection Hot Johnny and the Women Who Loved Him, and the Savvy Summers Mystery series. Her writing has appeared in numerous anthologies and publications, and she has received honors including the American Library Association's Black Caucus Award, the Plentitudes Prize, and the Society of Midland Authors Award. A proud Chicagoan, Sandra's stories are infused with the city's culture, history, and vibrant communities.

About the Moderator

C.C. Hawk began writing as a little girl but set her passion aside until retiring in 2021 and joining a writing group. Slices of Life is her debut collection of 17 short stories in essay, fiction and memoir genres. C.C. was born and educated in Chicago before attending a coeducational boarding school in New Hampshire, followed by college at Harvard University. She then completed an MBA at the University of Chicago. Her 30-year career included small business consultant roles at two major accounting firms, management positions at United Airlines and director roles at the American Bar Association.

Whether you're already a fan of Savvy Summers or discovering the series for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to meet the author, enjoy a taste inspired by the book, and celebrate another outstanding Black literary voice.

We can't wait to see you at Da Book Joint! 📚✨