The End of Chiraq: A Literary Mixtape

Book Overview

The End of Chiraq: A Literary Mixtape is a collection of poems, rap lyrics, short stories, essays, interviews, and artwork about Chicago, the city that came to be known as "Chiraq" ("Chicago" + "Iraq"), and the people who live in its vibrant and occasionally violent neighborhoods. Tuned to the work of Chicago's youth, especially the emerging artists and activists surrounding Young Chicago Authors, this literary mixtape unpacks the meanings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810137186
• ISBN13: 9780810137189
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Northwestern University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"