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UPCOMING EVENTS
JUN 10TH AT 7:00PM
DAMON YOUNG - THAT'S HOW THEY GET
Award winning writer, columnist and cultural critic, Damon Young is back in Philly for the release of his newest book, THAT'S HOW THEY GET YOU: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor.
Damon will be in conversation with fellow author (and contributor) Deesha Philyaw.
This event will be as entertaining as it will be poignant and necessary.
Q&A will follow the discussion.
See you there!
JUN 25TH AT 7:00PM
MANDII B & WEEZYWTF - IN-STORE BOOK SIGNING AND MEET & GREET
There's really only ONE decision to make here...
Come through and meet Mandii B and WeezyWTF, hosts of the Decisions, Decisions podcast for an in-store book signing and meet & greet.
Each ticket comes with a copy of their new book No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto of Sexual Exploration and Power.
IN ADDITION TO THAT - Mandii and Weezy are offering access to a free virtual masterclass to anyone who pre-orders the book so if you buy a ticket, you get the masterclass!
Events like this don't happen often... you do not want to miss this!
JUL 10TH AT 7:00PM
LAWRENCE BURNEY - NO SENSE IN WISHING
Join us as we welcome writer, critic and founder of The Laurels, Lawrence Burney for a discussion on life, culture and his debut book, No Sense In Wishing. Find out how one's personal journey can relate to us all.
Lawrence will be in conversation with fellow writer and essayist Shamira Ibrahim. Q&A and book signing will follow the discussion.
Attendees will get an exclusive 15% discount on any purchases while in the store!
See you there!
FREE LIBRARY AUTHOR EVENTS
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.