Early in our Interior Chinatown unit, my co-teacher and I talked to our students about the idea of interior and exterior — an important contrast that structures Charles Yu ’s novel. What did we mean by interior and exterior? In the book, the interior is associated with lived experience, personal perspectives, and a deep… continue reading Teaching Interior Chinatown — With Appropriate Supports
By written by Administrator April 10, 2023 2
Philadelphians, we need to talk! Join your neighbors at eight Free Library of Philadelphia libraries between May 23 and June 30th, to watch and discuss individual episodes of the award winning PBS documentary series Philly D.A. . We seek to learn from you, and from each other the answers to several pressing questions. Do you and your neighbors… continue reading Let's Talk: Philly D.A.
By written by Adam F. May 12, 2022 1
Updated Friday, July 10, 2020 4:59 p.m. "The Social Justice Symposium Teen Planning Committee supports the Concerned Black Workers of the Free Library of Philadelphia ! CBWFLP Response to DEI/Board of Trustees' letter We are Philadelphia high school and college students who have been working for several weeks to plan the Free… continue reading Race in the United States: Social Justice Virtual Workshops for Teens
By written by Megan J. July 7, 2020
In response to the National Endowment for the Humanities ’ call for public programming on humanities and the legacy of race in the United States, the Free Library of Philadelphia will host a panel discussion titled " The Legacy of Race and Policing " on Wednesday, October 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The panel is supported by… continue reading Free Library to Host Panel Discussion On Race and Policing
By written by Kate C. October 12, 2017 1
On Sept. 26, 2017, the fence will come down and a new statue will be unveiled: the first new City Hall statue since 1923 and the first of an African American on any city-owned public property. It’s a lot of fuss over a man most Philadelphians have never heard of, and it’s about time. When we speak of the Civil Rights Movement,… continue reading A History Minute: Octavius V. Catto - Philadelphia's Forgotten Freedom Fighter
By written by Sally F. September 22, 2017
Children will be returning to school in a few weeks. For middle schoolers, this means new teachers (and possibly new schools), new backpacks, and new school supplies. It also opens up the possibility of new questions for caregivers. This is a time in children’s lives where they are becoming more cognisant of the world around them through… continue reading Talking about Racism with Middle Schoolers
By written by Chris B. August 18, 2017
As adults, it’s our job to help the children in our lives make sense of the world around them. After the events in Charlottesville this past weekend, and events around the country in recent months, there seems to be more need than ever to begin the conversation about responding to hate. The Free Library of Philadelphia is a welcoming and… continue reading Resources for Responding to Hate
By written by Rachel F. August 17, 2017
