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Dandelion Journaling Club
Featured Book
The Book of Alchemy
From the time she was young, Suleika Jaouad has kept a journal. She’s used it to mark life’s biggest occasions and to weather its most ferocious storms. Journaling has buoyed her through illness, heartbreak, and the deepest uncertainty. And she is not alone: for so many people, keeping a journal is an essential tool for navigating both the personal peaks and valleys and the collective challenges of modern life. More than ever, we need a space for puzzling through.
This book will be available for purchase at the event.
About This Event
Join us for a monthly journaling gathering inspired by The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad. This is a writing-forward experience. You’ll be guided through several journaling prompts, spend extended time writing quietly together, and have optional moments to share reflections. There’s no pressure to share and no expectation to be a “writer.” Suleika describes a journaling club as “a gathering that’s equal parts tender and mischievous… to write together. To share—or not share. To surprise yourself.
Featured Author
Suleika Jaouad
Suleika Jaouad is an American writer, advocate, and motivational speaker. She is the author of the "Life, Interrupted" column in The New York Times and has also written for Vogue, Glamour, NPR's All Things Considered and Women's Health.
In Conversation With
Carisa Deegan
Carisa Deegan is a Brookfield-based journaler and Creative Strategist who loves creating calm, reflective spaces for connection and self-expression.
About the Venue
Dandelion Bookshop
Dandelion Bookshop works to foster a vibrant literary community by providing a curated selection of books, inspiring events, and a welcoming atmosphere that nourishes the love of reading in Oak Park and beyond.
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