The Head & The Hand

Hear from the queer writers of Blue Stoop's spring workshop!Join us April 18 for readings by students from the Embodying Queer Stories Writing Workshop! This group of talented queer writers met every Tuesday in the lower level of our store and we can’t wait to hear what they’ve been working on. Led by Jenni Milton, Embodying Queer Stories is a writing workshop by and for queer people, where writers working in a wide range of genres, from poetry to narrative nonfiction to novels, are empowered to honor their voices and experiences and to lead the discussion of their work. Jenni

Join us at The Head and The Hand on February 20 at 7-8pm for a reading and conversation about Mother Archive, the debut image-text memoir by writer and photographer Erika Morillo. Erika will be in conversation with Philly-based artist and writer Irit Reinheimer, discussing the use of photography to understand mothering, memory, and identity in the context of the Dominican-American immigrant experience. Signed copies of the book will be available. Book Synopsis A family murder kept secret, the mysterious disappearance of her father, the systematic erasing of family photographs, a turbulent relationship with her mother, layers of trauma and abuse.

Ms. AJ will lead us in story and song throughout the year--along with some special guests--as we explore a new theme each month. Expect percussive instruments to share and play provided by our friends at Unless Kids, a couple of great reads, and a song circle, in our gender-inclusive space where all identities are encouraged to thrive. On April 27, we're having a Girl Scout story time. This is a unique & fun opportunity for girls and families to learn more about Girl Scouts! All ages and genders are welcome to this story time and encouraged to participate, though the

Poet Sara Mae will elucidate their writing process for their new chapbook, Phantasmagossip. Sara Mae will lead participants in a discussion of the poems that inspire them to write and share from their own work. Centered primarily around visual poetry, this is a workshop appropriate for writers of all levels. Bring a notebook and invite a friend! Light refreshments offered by the writer! Registration on Eventbrite is required. There are two ticketing tiers, one tier pay-what-you-can and one tier that includes a copy of Phantasmagossip. Copies of Phantasmagossip will be for sale at H&H Books, too. (Note: This event will