Cool People. Dope Books. Great Coffee.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPT 18TH AT 7:00PM
EVE - BOOK TOUR
The multi-platinum, Grammy Award winning, Emmy nominated rapper, actor, mother, philanthropist, and entrepreneur EVE will be joining us to launch her memoir, Who's That Girl?!
Get ready for a captivating discussion about Eve's life and incomparable career.
Have a question for Eve? You'll have an opportunity to submit your question to have it answered live on stage!
Don't miss this event with a true Philly icon.
All tickets will come with a signed copy of Who's That Girl?!
SEPT 21ST AT 9:30AM
ANTIRACIST TEACH-IN: A COLLAB
WITH GREENE STREET FRIENDS SCHOOL
Calling all educators, parents, and caregivers!
Join us for a morning of learning focused on antiracist instruction led by Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul (author of Stamped (for Kids)), Tricia Ebarvia (author of Get Free: Antibias Literacy Instruction for Stronger Readers, Writers, and Thinkers ), and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (author of Your Name is a Song).
The morning will consist of a workshop led by Sonja and Tricia for teachers and parents/caregivers on strategies to enhance reading and learning with kids, whether in the classroom or at home. This will be followed by a reading and conversation with children’s and middle grade author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. Uncle Bobbie’s will be onsite with a “pop-up” bookshop with books featured throughout the morning and many others.
Leave with practical strategies to recharge your reading and writing instruction with tools for antiracist teaching and learning!
SEPT 28TH AT 5:00PM
JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON - BOOK TOUR
We are making history with this one... literally!
Join us as we welcome Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson - the first Black woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court - and celebrate the release of her new memoir, Lovely One.
Be there for an incredible discussion covering the incredible, life and change-making career of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Have a question for the Justice? You'll have a chance to submit your question and maybe she'll answer it live on stage.
The first 500 admission + book ticket holders will be guaranteed a signed copy of Lovely One!
Don't miss out on a historic event.
SEPT 29TH AT 6:00PM
adrienne maree brown - BOOK SIGNING AND MEET & GREET
We are thrilled to welcome New York Times best-selling author, activist and facilitator, adrienne maree brown for an intimate, in-store book signing and meet & greet.
Each ticket comes with a copy of adrienne's latest book, Loving Corrections.
Events like this don't happen often... you do not want to miss this!
OCT 29TH AT 7:00PM
RENEE BRACEY SHERMAN - BOOK TOUR
One of the most timely and important events this year.
We are excited to welcome, writer, activist, and the co-executive director of We Testify, Renee Bracey Sherman for the release of her latest book, Liberating Abortion. Joining Renee in conversation is educator, writer and social worker, Feminista Jones.
With the election right around the corner ,this event and discussion around reproductive rights and justice could not be more critical.
A community Q&A will follow the conversation.
In addition, all copies of Liberating Abortion will be signed.
Make sure you're a part of this one.
EARLIER THIS YEAR
2ND ANNUAL bell hooks SYMPOSIUM
Join us for the 2nd Annual bell hooks Symposium at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books. A panel of leading intellectual, cultural, and political voices will discuss bell hooks’ unparalleled impact as a scholar, writer, teacher, mentor, comrade, sister, and friend. Powered by thoughtful critique and deep love, the wide-ranging discussion will include topics such as Black feminism, radical politics, critical education, spirituality, masculinity, and love.
JONATHAN ABRAMS THE COME UP
Check out our Instagram Live conversation with the author of "The Come Up", Jonathan Abrams. We discuss 50 years of Hip-Hop history and culture and the impact that it has had on all of us.
6TH ANNUAL MALCOLM X SYMPOSIUM
Check out the replay of our 6th Annual Malcolm X symposium.
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.