Books

Aminata Sy moved to Philadelphia when she was 21, and went from dropout to Ivy graduate. With a supportive family and now a position as a U.S. Diplomat, she defied the odds.

The three-decade-old fair highlights Black authors and illustrators and serves young readers of color.

Midnight, found tied to a street pole in 2019, is a Rocky-esque underdog who found redemption.

“If I score a touchdown or drop a pass, it's something how I refocus,” A.J. Brown said after the Eagles defeated the Packers in Sunday's NFC wild-card playoff game.

On Jan. 12, Abington Free Library patrons will be encouraged to check out a human for a conversation instead of a book.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said she’s ready to mount an effort to bring President Biden’s papers and other artifacts to Philadelphia.

Innovative program meets potential readers where they are — in their neighborhoods, at games, etc.

The Philly-based writer is the first person allowed access to interview the Civil Rights Movement leader since he was incarcerated in 2002.

A new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public libraries, and protect librarians from lawsuits.

Rebecca Davis explores the 400-year tension between sex, sexual identity and prudery in America and how it explains some of today’s political conflicts.

Some are concerned that Americans read fewer books than ever - but is it worth the literary panic? From BookTok to Libby, let's explore how we read -- not just how often.

“It's not like the Fabio book cover days,” said the store’s owner. “There's no shame in our romance and I love that.”

Konkret Comics, Show Up Strong and The Voter Project joined forces to create "Liberty Knights," to encourage and promote voter registration in Philadelphia.

The weekend-long event put a spotlight on Latino literature for Hispanic Heritage Month. “These fairs are an act of resistance and cultural reaffirmation,” one author said.

Psychologist Jamil Zaki explains how to avoid cynicism and why most people are better than we think.