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IT’S A BOOK! SHOWER™

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Where Stories Meet the Canvas gallery featuring JC Publishing authors

Where Stories Become a Celebration

It’s A Book! Shower™ brings authors, readers, artists, and community together to celebrate books before they are born. This year, JC Publishing and The Daddy’s Club transform the celebration into a gallery experience—where stories meet the canvas and every book becomes part of the exhibition.

It’s A Book! Shower™ brings authors, readers, artists, and community together to celebrate books before they are born. This year, JC Publishing and The Daddy’s Club transform the celebration into a gallery experience—where stories meet the canvas and every book becomes part of the exhibition.

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MEET OUR AUTHORS - IT'S A BOOK! SHOWER PRESALE CELEBRATION 

From ultrasound to Authorprenur™—preorder the legacy.

Every book starts as a pulse; the cover is the “ultrasound”—proof that something powerful is coming. Our It’s a Book! Shower™ Presale Service turns that proof into pre-orders and publishing funding. Meet Our Authors and Help Us Honor Our Special Guest, Charles Vance.

Kamala Akhia Sakhet >

As Your Literary Labor Coach™, Kamala Akhia Sakhet brings her love of words, nature, imagination, and children together in her new lyrical picture book, Spring's Fashion Show!

Christine Cardoza >

Author of The Face of Another Woman: The Stranger Within
A gripping journey through hidden struggles, unexpected truths, and personal transformation.

Janet Vanderbilt >

Author of You Don’t Really See Me: How Subconscious Conversations Shape the Life You Think You’re Living, an exploration of how subconscious conversations influence fear, identity, relationships, and

G.L. Williams >

Author of Unlimited Awakening: Dare to Explore Your Current Reality and Uncover Your True Essence, a powerful exposé of awakening and discovery.

Ella M. Jackson >

Author of Slavery Is Over: The 2nd Reason for Reparations, a Southern-based memoir of survival, labor, memory, and the unfinished work of repair.

Keith Robinson >

Author of Raoul A.K.A. The Music Man, a vivid memoir of Chicago life, work, music, memories, and survival, preserves an old-school legacy for generations to come.  

Jah Ranu Menab >

Author of Build A Dynasty: Intact Families Create Wealthy Communities, revealing proven strategies to achieve fortune, power, and impact that last for generations.

Dina Carroll>

Author of Passport to Power: The Classroom Secrets Nobody Taught You is ready to share the tricks of the trade every teacher needs to know—but few people ever tell them. 

Darryl Williams >

Author of Lessons for My Children 
This provocative work equips readers of all ages with essential tools to navigate life’s adventures and create the lives they want and deserve.

Claudia Jeffers >

Author of Wills and Trusts, Not Bills and Fuss A practical guide to planning ahead, reducing stress, and easing your family’s burden during times of loss.

Dan Willequtte >

Author of Re-Creating the American Dream: No One Left Behind — A practical guide to choosing success, health, happiness, and a better future by choice. 

Toni Gallatin >

Author of Love Speaks: the five stages of grief. A heartfelt companion workbook offering prayers, affirmations, and practical guidance to support healing, understanding, and renewed purpose after the loss of a loved one

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Join one of our ARC Teams (Advanced Reader Copy Team) and get exclusive early access to indie and self-published books before they launch. Every review you write is like gold—your feedback helps authors refine their work, build momentum, and earn reader trust. As an Advanced Reader, you’re not only enjoying stories first—you’re helping shape them, fueling launches, and boosting authors toward award-winning success. Plus, enjoy thank-you swag and the chance to be part of something bigger than a book: the journey of an author.

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    IT’S A BOOK! SHOWER™

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    Where Stories Become a Celebration

    It’s A Book! Shower™ brings authors, readers, artists, and community together to celebrate books before they are born. This year, JC Publishing and The Daddy’s Club transform the celebration into a gallery experience—where stories meet the canvas and every book becomes part of the exhibition.

    Meet the Authors

    Behind every cover is a voice, a vision, and a story waiting to be shared. Meet this year’s featured authors, discover the books they are bringing to life, and open each profile for an exclusive Sneak Peek. Explore their stories, get to know the people behind the pages, and pre-order the books that speak to you before they officially arrive.

    It’s A Book! Shower™ brings authors, readers, artists, and community together to celebrate books as they are being born.

    IT’S A BOOK! SHOWER™ 2026

    Kamala Akhia Sakhet Kamala Akhia Sakhet Spring’s Fashion Show A lyrical celebration of nature, imagination, growth, and every child’s unique time to bloom. VIEW BOOK Christine Cardoza Christine Cardoza The Face of Another Woman: The Stranger Within In the space between trauma, faith, and identity, a woman can no longer hide from the stranger within. VIEW BOOK Janet Vanderbilt Janet Vanderbilt You Don’t Really See Me An exploration of how subconscious conversations shape identity, relationships, and the life we believe we are living. VIEW BOOK G.L. Williams G.L. Williams Unlimited Awakenings Are you afraid to wake up? What if the world you trust is only the first layer, and your awakening begins just beyond it? VIEW BOOK Ella M. Jackson Ella M. Jackson Slavery Is Over: The 2nd Reason for Reparations Freedom was declared. The debt was not erased—and what was hidden will rise. A deeply personal story of universal repair. VIEW BOOK Keith Robinson Keith Robinson Raoul A.K.A. The Music Man Chicago gave him a soundtrack, and every delivery along the way, added another key to his tune. VIEW BOOK Jah Ranu Menab Jah Ranu Menab Build a Dynasty: Through Knowledge A blueprint for building strong families, generational wealth, and thriving communities. VIEW BOOK Dina Carroll Dina Carroll Passport to Power: The Classroom Secrets Nobody Taught You Practical classroom wisdom for preparing, adapting, thriving, and leading with confidence. VIEW BOOK Darryl Williams Darryl Williams Lessons For My Children Life lessons designed to inspire reflection, growth, and a meaningful legacy. VIEW BOOK Claudia Jeffers Claudia Jeffers Wills and Trusts, NOT Bills and Fuss A practical guide to planning ahead, protecting your family, and easing the burden of loss. VIEW BOOK Dan Williquette Dan Williquette Re-Creating the American Dream: Successful by Choice — No One Left Behind A practical guide to choosing success, health, happiness, and a better future. VIEW BOOK Toni Gallatin Toni Gallatin Love Speaks: The Five Stages of Grief A compassionate companion for healing, understanding, and renewed purpose after loss. VIEW BOOK
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    • Location

  • 1452 E 53rd St, 2nd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60615

    • Hours of Operation

    Monday

    9:00am

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    Tuesday

    9:00am

    –

    6:00pm

    Wednesday

    9:00am

    –

    6:00pm

    Thursday

    9:00am

    –

    8:00pm

    Friday

    Saturday

    9:00am

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    4:00pm

    Available upon request

    IT’S A BOOK! SHOWER™
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