Join the movement: Spotlight on David Jones
As we celebrate our 50 years of championing the humanities throughout the state, we’re spotlighting some of the people who’ve joined us along the way and contributed to the cause through their donations, time, energy, skills and creativity. To mark National Poetry Month, we spoke with David Jones, who was an important part of launching…
Invisible ink, visible impact: Celebrating Rain Poetry in Philadelphia
The public library is a place where imaginative minds can explore new worlds and find opportunities to learn and grow. That’s why the Free Library of Philadelphia was the perfect site to host the launch of PA Humanities’ new book of poems collected from Philadelphia school children as part of 2023’s Rain Poetry pilot project.
Young poets bring joy to their community at Carroll Park
Third graders from Samuel Powell Elementary School share their poetry with the West Philadelphia community at the latest Rain Poetry reveal event at Carroll Park.