One Book, One Philadelphia

One Book, One Philadelphia One Book, One Philadelphia fosters reading, literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue citywide.

Each year, Philadelphians are invited to come together by reading a single novel, then participate in 8 weeks of festival programming (January to March). One Book, One Philadelphia is a project of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Each year, Philadelphians of all ages and walks of life come together to read a single book, followed by eight weeks of inspired performances, discussions, films, workshops and more, at schools, libraries, and community partner organizations across the city.

We are so excited to announce the 2024 One Book One Philadelphia title. In Philly, everyone is readingTrue Biz by Sara N...
02/15/2024

We are so excited to announce the 2024 One Book One Philadelphia title. In Philly, everyone is readingTrue Biz by Sara Nović! This year's programs will run from April 8 to May 22, 2024 in libraries all over Philadelphia!

Curious about Chinatown's response to the Sixers' arena proposal? Or how about a history lesson from members of Philadel...
05/10/2023

Curious about Chinatown's response to the Sixers' arena proposal? Or how about a history lesson from members of Philadelphia's Yellow Seeds, Asian Americans United and Students for the Preservation of Chinatown? Join us on Zoom tonight at 7 P.M.! Register here:

In this panel discussion, members of activist groups past and present will talk about the history and future of activism in Philadelphias Chinatown. Mary Yee of Yellow Seeds, Debbie Wei of Asian Americans United, and Kaia Chau and Taryn Flaherty of Students for the Preservation of Chinatown will sha...

It's kickoff-eve!! Get your (free) tickets while you can!!
04/19/2023

It's kickoff-eve!! Get your (free) tickets while you can!!

One Book One Philadelpha 2023 kicks off on April 20 at 6:00 p.m. with an in-person community fair at Parkway Central Library! In the lobby and the terrace, there will be activities and information from groups like Asian Americans United, Asian Arts Initiative, and Fishadelphia, a lion dance by the P...

We are beyond excited to announce this year's title, Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu!!!
02/15/2023

We are beyond excited to announce this year's title, Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu!!!

Tomorrow is Playing With Your Broken Language: A Virtual Playwriting Workshop with Power Street Theatre !Join award-winn...
05/02/2022

Tomorrow is Playing With Your Broken Language: A Virtual Playwriting Workshop with Power Street Theatre !

Join award-winning playwright and Co-Artistic Director of Power Street Theatre, Erlina Ortiz, for a playful and healing writing journey. Inspired by Quiara Alegría Hudes’ memoir, My Broken Language--the One Book, One Philadelphia 2022 selection--this workshop will play with the ways in which we use and alter our languages, then explore how a broken language can give life to the characters within us.

Join award-winning playwright and Co-Artistic Director of Power Street Theatre, Erlina Ortiz, for a playful and healing writing journey. Inspired by Quiara Alegra Hudes memoir, My Broken Language--the One Book, One Philadelphia 2022 selection--this workshop will play with the ways in which we use an...

In-person tickets to the event with Quiara Alegria Hudes and Lilliam Rivera at the Parkway Central Library are sold out-...
04/25/2022

In-person tickets to the event with Quiara Alegria Hudes and Lilliam Rivera at the Parkway Central Library are sold out--but their conversation will be livestreamed! On Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30pm, tune in here:

A conversation featuring Quiara Alegría Hudes, author of My Broken Language, and Lilliam Rivera, author of Never Look BackCelebrating its 20th anniversary in...

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One Book, One Philadelphia is a project of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Each year, Philadelphians of all ages and walks of life come together to read a single book, followed by eight weeks of inspired performances, discussions, films, workshops and more, at schools, libraries, and community partner organizations across the city.