Northwest Philadelphia's vibrant literary scene takes center stage this month with a powerful lineup of authors, poets, and artists.
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books in Germantown will host two major events at the First United Methodist Church with award-winning poet Mohammed El-Kurd discussing “ the Palestinian condition of resistance and refusal” in his book "Perfect Victims and the Politics of Appeal" on Feb. 24, and acclaimed author Eve L. Ewing explores her thesis that the U.S. educational system upholds racial hierarchies in her provocative new work "Original Sins" on Feb. 28.
The Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library celebrates poetry and heritage with several events. The 30th anniversary season of Monday Poets continues on Feb. 24, featuring former Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson alongside rising voice Evan Wang. The following evening, master bookbinder Ramon Townsend will demonstrate historical techniques while discussing the often-overlooked legacy of Black Americans in book production from colonial times to the present.
Meanwhile, Chestnut Hill's Hilltop Books welcomes Harold Buchanan on Feb. 22 to discuss "Seven Sisters and a Brother," chronicling Black student activism at Swarthmore College in the 1960s. At Lovett Memorial Library, families can enjoy the Black Children's Book Week Kickoff on Feb. 22, featuring storytimes and performances. For photography enthusiasts, Awbury Arboretum's Cope House Galleries will host Ron Tarver on Feb. 20, discussing his work on Black cowboys in contemporary America.
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