Topic: Books
How to Start a Little Free Library in Your Neighborhood
After a year of majority-online activities, here’s how you can encourage someone to crack open a book by building a little free library
By Claire WoltersMarianne Moore | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star
All-Star #13: Marianne Moore
Book Club With Dr. Michele Harper
During our first virtual event of 2021, the ER doctor and best-selling author shared what it means to break—and to heal—on the frontlines of medicine
By Jessica Blatt PressCatching Up With Hallee Adelman
With the hit documentary The Social Dilemma and her latest children's book, the author, filmmaker and philanthropist continues to empower young people
By Jessica Blatt PressBuilding A Health Assurance System
In an excerpt from their book, Unhealthcare, Jefferson CEO Stephen Klasko and a Silicon Valley disruptor offer innovative ideas to reinvent health care
By Stephen Klasko and Hemant Taneja with Kevin ManeyThe Ultimate 2020 Ideas We Should Steal Festival Reading List
Want to hear more from our Festival speakers? Check out their books.
By Christine Speer LejeuneWords of Revolution, Words of Solace
Join the nonprofit Blue Stoop for a cozy virtual fundraiser to support Philly’s diverse writing community
By Jessica Blatt PressLarry Abrams
The South Jersey teacher and founder of BookSmiles has created a magical book bank, where teachers can load up on books to give to their students. The cost? Free.
By Christine Speer LejeuneVirtual Book Club with Diana Lind
The local writer and urbanist will talk with Drexel University’s Bruce Katz about how to transform our approach to housing for the good of all
By Jessica Blatt PressWhy Black Books Matter
North Philly literacy nonprofit Tree House Books works to make sure that every child has access to books and opportunities to fulfill their dreams
By Christine Speer Lejeune