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Featuring author talks, new releases, community events, and more.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 25TH AT 7:00PM

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A CONVERSATION W/ KAMALA HARRIS - THE MET PHILLY
For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history.

During this special event, Harris will share what she saw, what she learned, and what it will take to move forward. With nuance, candor, and a unique perspective, Harris will lead a conversation about how we collectively chart a blueprint that sets an alternative vision for our country now.

Every ticket includes a copy of Harris's new book, 107 DAYS (published by Simon & Schuster), which takes readers inside the race for the presidency as no one has ever done before. VIP Meet & Greet tickets are available and include a photo with Former Vice President Kamala Harris and a signed copy of 107 DAYS.

NOTE: This is not an Uncle Bobbie's event please contact The Met Philly with any questions about tickets

OCTOBER 1ST AT 7:00PM

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SUSANA MORRIS - POSITIVE OBSESSION 
Celebrate the life of a true visionary!

We are thrilled to welcome writer and professor, Susana Morris for the release of her new book, Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler.

Susana will be in conversation with the Executive Director with the Center for Innovation in Worker Organization, Sheri Davis

All tickets come with a copy of Positive Obsession.

Q&A and book signing will follow the discussion.

Attendees will receive a special discount of 15% off everything while in the store.

 

OCTOBER 7TH AT 1:00PM

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BEN PASSMORE - IN-STORE BOOK SIGNING  
Award-winning comic book writer and illustrator, Ben Passmore will be at Uncle Bobbie's signing copies of his newest book, Black Arms to Hold You Up.


 

NOVEMBER 6TH AT 7:30PM

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ABBY PHILLIP - A DREAM DEFERRED BOOK TOUR 
Join us as we welcome, award-winning journalist and the host of NewsNight with Abby Phillip on CNN, Abby Phillip for the release of her new book, A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power.

 

This will be an important conversation about the life and impact of Jesse Jackson and his historic Presidential run in the 1980's.

 

Abby will be joined in conversation with CNN commentator and New York Times bestselling author, Bakari Sellers.

 

All copies of A Dream Deferred will be signed.

 

You don't want to miss this!

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FREE LIBRARY AUTHOR EVENTS

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Uncle Bobbie's — The Official Bookseller for Free Library of Philadelphia Author Events

The Author Events program at the Free Library of Philadelphia offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with today’s most celebrated voices in the humanities and sciences. Called “the region’s preeminent forum for writers and ideas” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Free Library’s Author Events program has earned three “Best of Philly” designations from Philadelphia magazine (in 1997, 2001, and 2009). Since its inception, the Author Events program has grown and now presents more than 125 authors each year in addition to the Field Family Teen Author Series.

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