Elizabeth Acevedo's Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow

Join Harriett's Bookshop in partnership with Julia de Burgos Bookstore for Elizabeth Acevedo’s Philly launch of Anger is Only a Shadow. Philly, How cool would it be to support two bookshops in one event while also supporting a phenomenal author? Join us for the in-person launch of Elizabeth Acevedo’s latest masterpiece, Anger is Only a Shadow. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Acevedo’s work, this is a chance to gather in community and experience the newest work from one of today’s most celebrated literary voices. Your ticket includes a copy of Anger is Only a Shadow, which you’ll have the opportunity to get signed by Elizabeth Acevedo following the program. Parking: Free parking is available in the lot behind Taller Puertorriqueño, with the entrance located on Huntingdon Street. Bring your friends and join us for a beautiful night of books, conversation, and celebration in Philadelphia! Other books by Elizabeth Acevedo: • The Poet X • Family Lore • Clap When You Land • Inheritance • With Fire on High Harriett’s Bookshop, in partnership with Julia de Burgos Bookstore at Taller Puertorriqueño, invites you to celebrate Elizabeth Acevedo and her powerful new work. The evening will feature a reading, conversation, book signing, and other special surprises. Author Bio: Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie Medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of With the Fire on High—which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal— and Clap When You Land, which was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus Prize finalist. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem and Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writer’s Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC, with her family. Convo Partner: Dalina Soto, MA, RD, LDN—a Philadelphia dietitian and author of The Latina Anti-Diet. I founded Nutritiously Yours to help everyone find authentic health without dieting. As a Philly dietitian nutritionist, I offer weight-neutral counseling, group programs, and resources that honor cultural traditions while supporting heart and blood sugar health. My team of dietitians and I work with clients across Philadelphia to show that Latino foods (and all foods) are nourishing, powerful, and worth celebrating. Rooted in community, I believe health should feel joyful, sustainable, and connected to culture.