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‘American Teenager’ gives a voice to trans adolescents across the US

Philadelphia Literacy Day

Philadelphia Literacy Day offers free books, community support and more

By Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl

Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl returns to entice readers in 2024

By Molly Given

Ulysses

Celebrate the literary masterpiece ‘Ulysses’ at Bloomsday Festival

By A.D. Amorosi

Books

In her feminist punk music, Kathleen Hanna tells it all. In her memoir, there’s more to the story

By Associated Press

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Book Review: Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’

By Associated Press

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Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct. 22

By Associated Press

Wallace Peeples, activist-influencer otherwise known as Wallo267, has memoir out in September

By Associated Press

Taylor She’s A Badass

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Author Kat Taylor talks journalism, feminism and rock and roll

By A.D. Amorosi

Author Rebecca Serle shares what’s behind her ‘magical realism’ and new book ‘Expiration Dates’

By Associated Press

With release of 10th novel, Allison Winn Scotch explains ways writers need help from their readers

By Associated Press

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Ned Blackhawk’s ‘The Rediscovery of America’ is a nominee for $10,000 history prize

By Associated Press

Books

From saving elephants to pleasing football fans, here are some holiday gift ideas for all

By Associated Press

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Willie Nelson looks back on 7 decades of songwriting in new book ‘Energy Follows Thought’

By Associated Press

Books

Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’

By Associated Press

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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill opponents worry targets books about LGBTQ+ and marginalized people

By Associated Press

In ‘Goth: A History,’ The Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst traces the often-misunderstood subculture

By Associated Press

Misty Copeland’s dedication to inclusion spans many projects — and her push for new dance emojis

By Associated Press

Books

Bob Odenkirk used to make up zany poems. He and his daughter Erin have turned them into a kids’ book

By Associated Press

Jessica Knoll’s novel ‘Bright Young Women’ is an ode to victims and survivors of Ted Bundy’s crimes

By Associated Press

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