Education and Youth Initiatives
CHF brings Chicago educators and students into conversation with ground-breaking authors, artists, scientists, and educators.
A few of the vital voices students have previously engaged with include Eve L. Ewing (Ironheart), José Olivarez (Citizen Illegal), Daniel José Older (Shadowhouse Fall), Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give), Margot Lee Shetterly (Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race), Mikki Kendall (Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists), and astrophysicist and science popularizer Hakeem Oluseyi.
Educators—We want to work with you!
If you’re an educator and want to become involved, know of a school or youth-serving organization looking for educational opportunities, or wish to support the Festival’s student and educator efforts, please contact education@chicagohumanities.org.
Yollocalli at the Year of Power
During the Year of Power, Yollocalli teens recorded and produced backstage interviews with Festival presenters, including George R. R. Martin, Jesselyn Silva, Henry Rollins, Ari Seth Cohen, and more!
TAP @ CHF 365
Any teen enrolled in Teen Art Pass (TAP) is eligible to purchase tickets to Festival programs for just $5! Signing up is easy and free on the Urban Gateways website.
Youth Voices
We invite young people to write about Festival presenters, themes, and topics affecting our city! Educators interested in having their students write for CHF, email education@chicagohumanities.org.
MIKVA Challenge GRL PWR
We're proud to partner with MIKVA Challenge Chicago for special opportunities to bring youth and Festival presenters together for meaningful conversations.
If your youth group is interested in meeting with Festival presenters for interviews or roundtable discussions, please contact education@chicagohumanities.org.
Youth Matinees at CHF
Free to register, free travel, and every student leaves with a free copy of the book!
We bring big name YA authors to Chicago Public Schools across the city for free programs with CPS students.