Philadelphia's Literary Legacy Unveiling, at the Philadelphia International Airport (A wing)
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Most important fact: Some 3,000 books were donated through this event on behalf of Philadelphia school children.
The exhibit, which Leah designed, is beautiful and will hang for a year in the A terminal of the airport. We have a mayor who loves books and kids—and supports both. And I am honored to be among those who love stories as I do, as well as my very first teacher, Rosellen Brown.
Among those photographed here: Mayor Michael Nutter, Siobhan Reardon, Andy Kahan, Karen E. Quinones Miller, Lorene Carey, Sonia Sanchez, Diane McKinney-Whetstone, Solomon Jones, Teri Woods, Judy Schachner, Charles Fuller, and Michael Swanwick. Rosellen Brown is featured behind the Mayor. I was amazed to find The Heart is Not a Size, Nothing But Ghosts, and You Are My Only as featured book spines, and am proud that Flow: The Life and Times of Philadelphia's Schuylkill River, Handling the Truth, and Small Damages are featured in the author panel.
Newly added: The Philadelphia Inquirer coverage of the event can be found here.
7 comments:
Wow! How exciting. Is that before or after security? If it's before, I'd love to pay a visit. If it's after, I guess I'll have to wait till the next time I fly.
I can't tell you how much I love this Beth!!!!
I love the book spines...it all looks gorgeous, as do you in that lively dress. You look pleased...and that's the best part.
Philly is indeed a hotbed of literary talent! And you are an outstanding representative. :-)
Incredible, Beth. Massive congrats on this!
This is SO COOL! I love the way they did the display, with your actual book jackets!
Wow! So great for books. This is incredible, and beautiful. Congratulations!
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