Story Explorers Book Fest 2022 at The Athenaeum

219 South 6th Street,Philadelphia PA 19106

12 March, 2022

Description

Story Explorers Book Fest hosted by The Athenaeum of Philadelphia and Penn Libraries Kislak Center for Special Collections Welcome to the first ever Story Explorers Book Fest! Hosted by the The Athenaeum of Philadelphia and Kislak Center at Penn Libraries, Story Explorers celebrates community and diversity in children's literature. With author readings, workshops, rare book displays and book sales, children and their families are invited to spend the day immersing themselves in all things literature. A Book A Day will also be here informing attendees of the work they do with children's literacy efforts in the Philadelphia region. A Book a Day is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in West Philadelphia. The core aim of the A Book a Day program is to find new and intriguing books on music, art history, poetry, or street art, as well as science books for the young reader. abookadayprogram.com Registration is not required for author readings and book fair. Tickets must be purchased for workshops due to limited space. Schedule of Events: 10:30am- Workshop with Kalela Williams of Mighty Writers 10:45am- Workshop with Nina Crews (Make a Book) 11:00am- Author reading with Christine Kendall (The True Definition of Neva Beane) and Kat Yeh The Way to Bea) 12:15pm- Workshop with Matt Madden (Making a Comic Book) 12:15pm- Author reading with Nina Crews (I'm Not Small) 1:00pm- Author reading with Kyle Lukoff (Too Bright to See) 1:30pm- Workshop with Nina Crews (Make a Collage) 2:00pm- Author reading with Eric Smith (You Can Go Your Own Way) All Day: Book sales from Bindlestiff Books and Kareemah's Urban Books Children's book collections from Kislak Information booth for A Book A Day Registration is not required for author readings and book fair. Tickets must be purchased for workshops due to limited space. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, an historic, member-supported library, was founded in 1814, decades before the advent of free public libraries. Founded to collect and "disseminate useful knowledge," the Athenaeum today is a place of wonder and learning. Students, writers and researchers all find an inspiring place to focus. Neighbors and friends meet up informally or to enjoy a program in our beautiful reading rooms. Our mission is to nurture curiosity in members and neighbors, strengthening community through learning, discourse and meaningful engagement. www.PhilaAthenaeum.org The Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts advances learning and inspires discovery in Penn's community and around the world. The goals of the Kislak Center align with those of the Penn Libraries as a whole: to make our collections accessible; to use technology in innovative and meaningful ways; to enhance teaching and research; and to preserve our cultural resources for future generations. www.library.upenn.edu/kislak Proof of vaccination required for attendees over the age of 5. Masks must be worn while in the building. Registration is not required for author readings and book fair. Tickets must be purchased for workshops due to limited space. The Athenaeum was established in 1814 as a subscription library, at a time when the free public library system did not exist and collections of books, available for reading or research, were still mostly limited to institutions, schools or colleges. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia nurtures curiosity in members and neighbors, strengthening community through learning and discourse. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is one of 16 membership libraries that collaborate through the Membership Libraries Group. Some, like the Charleston (est. 1748), New York Society (est. 1754), and Newport (est. 1741) libraries, date from the 18th Century.