Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL
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Jill Vanneman, an Evanston native, reads from *The Perfection Campaign*, her account of growing up as the reluctant heir to high-achieving, community-minded parents and the pressure of their lofty ambitions. She explores how the weight of those expectations and the shame of feeling stifled by success can shape a life, and how she ultimately carved out her own path to authenticity. It’s a candid, local story about breaking free from the mold.