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Ziyan Chen is one of the few students that have consistently participated in both my SAT and College Application workshops, which focused on practicing SAT test strategies and introducing the… continue reading Breaking Cultural Convention with a College Degree - Ziyan Chen's College Prep Journey
By written by Aisha A. December 8, 2014
We're excited to announce that the 2015 One Book, One Philadelphia featured selection for is Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline . Orphan Train is the compelling story of Vivian, a… continue reading Announcing the 2015 One Book, One Philadelphia Featured Selection!
By written by Michelle S. October 16, 2014
The second Monday of every October is Columbus Day, a day commemorating Christopher Columbus’s first sighting of the Americas ( San Salvador Island , specifically) and celebrated as early as… continue reading What You Might Not Have Known About Columbus Day
By written by Timothy F. October 9, 2014
View and listen to the Top 10 Author Event Podcasts Downloaded in March 2014 . Authors coming to the Free Library soon include opera singer Jessye Norman , photographer Vincent Feldman , actress… continue reading Top 10 Author Event Podcasts Downloaded in March 2014
By written by Peter SM April 16, 2014
If you have ever read a Graphic Novel , you have Will Eisner to thank. The artist and writer popularized the term in 1978 with his critical and commercial success A Contract with God , defining… continue reading Friday Five: Will Eisner
By written by Peter SM March 7, 2014
Continuing our series of blog posts on the topic of Digital Literacy , today we'll discuss the difference between Digital Immigrants and Digital Natives and the possible issues both groups… continue reading Discussions on Digital Immigrants and Digital Natives
By written by Debra E. J. December 23, 2013 2
LibraryReads is back with its second monthly list of recommended new titles that will be published during October. Public librarians from all across the country are reading copies of new… continue reading LibraryReads! Recommended new titles for October
By written by Anne L. September 16, 2013
Our streaming Music Online collections, powered by Alexander Street Press, have recently added tons of great new content. You'll find these collections listed on both our Digital… continue reading Tons of New Music Added to FLP's Streaming Music Collections
By written by Jamie W. June 11, 2013 1
The Free Library was saddened to hear about the passing of Michael McGonigle, film lecturer at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Michael was very generous with his time and talents and donated his… continue reading In Memoriam: Michael McGonigle
By written by Daniel S. November 19, 2012 1
Happy Tuesday, everyone! In case you haven't heard already, Parkway Central is planning a sure-to-be-amazing Living Library event for Wednesday, June 20. In anticipation of this exciting… continue reading The Free Library's "Living Library": Participant Sneak Preview
By written by Grace R. May 22, 2012 1
This past year, I had the privilege of processing and creating a finding aid for the papers of Ed Wynn (1886-1966), an actor, writer, and comedian from Philadelphia, as part of an internship… continue reading “The Perfect Fool” Lives On Part I
By written by Caitlin G. May 22, 2012 2
Over the past several weeks, I have focused mainly on the themes, ideas, and questions brought up by Edwidge Danticat’s Create Dangerously . However, I couldn’t conclude this blog… continue reading Chatting One Book: The Art of Danticat’s Writing
By written by Michelle S. January 19, 2012 2
“Flying Home” is probably my favorite essay in Create Dangerously. I’ve had a fascination with flying ever since I was a small child. I was immediately drawn in by and identified… continue reading Chatting One Book: Create Dangerously, Chapter Twelve - “Flying Home”
By written by Michelle S. January 5, 2012
In chapter eight of Create Dangerously, “Another Country,” Edwidge Danticat writes about natural disaster and about how many residents of the developed world so frequently associate… continue reading Chatting One Book: Create Dangerously, Chapter Eight - “Another Country”
By written by Michelle S. December 22, 2011 1
“I know this is what you do now,” Tante Zi said. “This thing with the writing. I know it’s your work, but please don’t write what you think you know about… continue reading Chatting One Book: Create Dangerously, Chapter Six - “The Other Side of the Water”
By written by Michelle S. December 15, 2011
“My country, Jean,” I said, “is one of uncertainty. When I say ‘my country’ to some Haitians, they think I mean the United States. When I say ‘my… continue reading Chatting One Book: Create Dangerously, Chapter 3 - “I Am Not a Journalist”
By written by Michelle S. December 8, 2011
We’re deep in the heart of the reading period for the 2012 One Book, One Philadelphia season, and I’m reading Edwidge Danticat’s Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work… continue reading Chatting One Book: Create Dangerously, Chapter 2 - “Walk Straight”
By written by Michelle S. December 1, 2011 1
With the 10th anniversary of One Book, One Philadelphia and a compelling, thoughtful selection for 2012, we’re really excited about the events surrounding this year’s program. Create… continue reading A Sneak Peek of One Book Events
By written by Eileen O. November 2, 2011 3
One Book, One Philadelphia 2012 is here! And although the season doesn’t get into full swing until January, we’re too excited to keep quiet about this year’s selection, Create… continue reading One Book, One Philadelphia 2012: Edwidge Danticat
By written by Eileen O. October 26, 2011 2
The Free Library of Philadelphia and the Mayor’s Office today announced the selection of Edwidge Danticat’s Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work as the 2012 One Book, One… continue reading Announcing the 2012 One Book, One Philadelphia Featured Selection
By written by Michelle S. October 12, 2011