Story by Maggie Prosser, The Philadelphia Inquirer Congressman Jim Clyburn's book memorializes eight trailblazing Black politician from South Carolina and weaves commentary on modern American politics. When U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina became majority whip,...
The Free Library Foundation’s Field Family Teen Author Series is a free program that connects Philadelphia students with acclaimed and contemporary authors PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation’s Field Family Teen Author Series today welcomed...
Story by Malcolm Burnley, The Philadelphia Citizen MSNBC contributor and award-winning journalist Trymaine Lee shared insights from his new book, A Thousand Ways To Die, at a Citizen / Free Library Author event last week. A near-death experience can change a person’s...
Story by Cory Sharber, WHYY News U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was in Philadelphia on Tuesday at the Parkway Central Library to discuss her new children’s book. The book, titled “Just Shine! How to Be a Better You,” focuses on helping others “discover...
Story by EIN Presswire New Season Features Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Bestselling Novelist Ken Follett, Political Leaders, and Literary Powerhouses. The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation today announced its highly anticipated Fall 2025 Author Events...
Under the leadership of Daniel Blank, Managing Director of Public Programs, the Free Library Foundation’s Author Events series is going from strength to strength. Across 9 author events already hosted since January, an average of 180+ tickets have been sold for each...
