MORGAN PARK — Six writers will read their work on stage Wednesday as part of the Words By Friends neighborhood reading series in Morgan Park.
Several of the writers have chosen to address LBGTQ issues in the wake of the mass shooting at a gay night club in Orlando, said Steve English, who organizes the free event.
Words By Friends will be held from 7-9 p.m. at the Beverly Area Planning Association's community room at 1987 W. 111th St. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages.
"I would hope the audience walks away with even more understanding and education," English said. English is also the owner of The Blossom Boys florist shop in Beverly.
He will be among the authors to return to the stage along with veteran Grace Kuikman, editor of "The Villager" — a free publication from the Beverly group which hosts the series. Kuikman is also the facilitator of the Longwood Writers Guild.
Erin Yanz, the proprietor of Erin's Farm in far south suburban Monee, will also retake the stage. Yanz, also a Beverly native, operates the modest farm as a way to sensitize people to animals and nature.
New writers include humorist and story teller David Boyle, who also serves as the organist at St. Cajetan Parish in Morgan Park. Author Matt Lang and freelance journalist Patti Ahern of the Daily Southtown will also read their work.
Even before the mass shooting in Orlando, the event was set to raise money through voluntary donations in honor of Pride Month. Thus, donations at the event will be directed at Teen Living Programs, which often work with homeless LBGTQ youth, English said.
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