![]() How can we continue working with our dynamic team of educators, librarians, University of Pennsylvania students, and community partners to ensure that all children have access to school libraries full of engaging, high quality, contemporary, and representative books? Since its inception in 2014, PLCE has been one of many groups working to address the literacy crisis and the de-prioritization and defunding of school libraries that have left the School District of Philadelphia with fewer than 7 librarians for over 200 public schools. If I had a kid, I’d bring it here and buy that book.As this year draws to a close, Penn Libraries Community Engagement (PLCE) is taking a second to reflect on this last year. ![]() When we were there they had a book called The Heart of a Boy (Workman Publishing, 2019) on display and it’s the coolest thing and so perfect for kids. It wasn’t overrun by toys and knick knacks, but held enough color and gorgeous covers to grab a kid’s attention while also displaying books that were thoughtful and educational. Located in the very back, this section felt like what a kid’s area of a bookstore should be. Speaking of kids, I think this was my favorite children’s book set up out of all the bookstores. They are also on of the bookstores in Philadelphia that hold a number of author events and readings for adults and kids. Their staff is friendly, their layout is beautiful, and they have a wide variety of books to browse. Large carpets lay on the wooden floors, strings of lights hang from the bookshelf. Established in 2005, Head House is cozy, like somewhere you’d want to go on a snowy day. This picturesque bookshop in Queen Village is a must see in Philly. No trip to literary Philadelphia is complete without stopping here.Īddress: 619 S. Though filled to its brim, House of Our Own manages to keep a tidy and well-curated collection of books in its ownership, (which I have so much appreciation for). Floor to ceiling books, books lining the stairs, books lining the hallway in a beautiful Victorian house nestled into UPENN’s campus. And low and behold, she’s filled every room with books! That is House of Our Own. One day, when you’re old enough, she invites you over. She reads on the beach, she reads in the streets, she’s a renaissance woman. Imagine: you have a favorite aunt who you’ve always admired, but you’ve never been allowed in her house. And so here they are, some of my favorite bookstores in Philadelphia, in no particular order.ĥ445 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Whether it was their creative displays, gorgeous atmosphere, or wide variety of books, each of these stores felt so special that they needed to be shared. And there were so so many amazing shops, but just like Kris Jenner with her children-I have my favorites. ![]() So I put on my walking shoes and went to each one, revisiting bookshops I’ve loved for years and acquainting myself with the ones I’ve never even heard of. There are shops that have been around for decades and a few that just opened up. When creating this list, I was able to find over two dozen bookstores within the city limits. Written by Jaylynn Korrell Heading to Philly and looking for some literary fun? Here are some of the best bookstores in Philadelphia to see while you’re there.Īfter you get your cheesesteak and take a picture with the love sign like a classic Philly tourist, book lovers need to check out the awesome indie bookstores in Philadelphia.
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