Event

November 1, 2025

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Revolutions Are Made of Love Book Launch

AmazeWorks and the Loft present the book launch for Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs.

Celebrate the launch of Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs with authors Sun Yung Shin and Mélina Mangal. These authors' poems bring the inspiring legacy of activists James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs to life.

Titled after a core belief of James and Grace, Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs is a powerful picture book that shares the story of their lifelong partnership and activism for civil rights, fair housing, labor, food justice, urban gardens, and more. The collection pairs poems with bold mixed-media artwork by debut picture book illustrator Leslie Barlow. This special event will feature a brief program, book reading, author Q&A, and signing. Attendees will also receive a free AmazeWorks lesson on the book for educators and caregivers of children grades 2-8. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so register now to reserve your spot!

BOOKS: Sold onsite from Black Garnet Books.

ACCESSIBILITY: Open Book’s parking lot is accessible and includes designated disability parking spots by the back door. Entrances to the building have automated door openers; the Loft office does as well. Elevators travel to all floors of the building. All public restrooms are wheelchair-accessible. Seating in the Open Book Performance Hall is also wheelchair-accessible. An ASL interpreter will be present during the program. Please contact the Loft at 612-215-2575 or email us [email protected] to request any additional accessibility accommodations.

DIRECTIONS: The Loft is on the 2nd floor of Open Book, located at 1011 Washington Avenue South, with freeway, bus line, bicycle, and light rail access. Get specific routes from Metro Transit by calling (612-373-3333) or visiting metrotransit.org.

PARKING: Limited free parking is available in the Open Book parking lot next to the building. When it is full, there are other options nearby. The 2- and 4-hour parking meters along Washington, 10th and 11th Avenues S charge $1/hour and take credit/debit cards. There is a parking lot located behind Day Block Brewing on 11th Ave, the Riverfront Municipal Ramp at 212 9th Ave S (across the street from the Guthrie Theater), and the Mill Quarter Ramp at 711 2nd St S.