Arts & Culture

Philly native John Butler III creates children’s books with characters all kids can relate to

Slam poetry changed the Youth Poet Laureate’s young life. Now she wants to give other Philly teens a chance to be heard.

This Women’s History Month, take in the vibrant street art created by—and honoring—Philly women of all walks of life

With her latest children’s book, local author and film producer Hallee Adelman offers a lesson we can all use: It’s okay to let it all out

A riveting tome by two local educator/activists chronicles the lives of 95 African-American female trailblazers and their impact in Philly

The one-woman show from 20-year-old Sara Abou Rashed charts her alternately heartbreaking and heartwarming immigrant journey

The third annual student-run event showcases the work of young filmmakers from Perth to Penn’s Landing

Sofiya Ballin discusses the latest installment of her Black History Untold series, which debuts at the Museum of the American Revolution

With her first play, acclaimed Philly author Lorene Cary delves deeply into what Harriet Tubman’s extraordinary life says about our own

Temple writing professor Liz Moore’s acclaimed new novel is set amidst the Kensington opioid crisis. Here, she talks about finding—and writing—hope within despair