Join us for a teach-in on Andean resistance movements in Bolivia and Peru on Sunday, November 23rd at 3 PM. @joel.miguel.vargas @phillyandeans

This Friday, November 14th at 6 PM at Making Worlds. @phillydsa @left_voice

Has there ever been “traditional marriage” in America? The belligerent myth of “traditional marriage” obscures a rich history. Join us for a seminar-style discussion focusing on experiments in marriage practices in the nineteenth-century U.S. Wednesday, November 19 at 5 PM at Making Worlds!

Fight for the 14th: Race, Citizenship, and the Crisis of Democracy with movement lawyer Ewuare Osayande. Thursday, November 20th at 5:30 PM at Making Worlds Bookstore & Social Center.

Hello everyone! Unfortunately, P.E. was injured a couple of days ago and can't make the trek down to Philly. We are cancelling the event. You can still drop by Making Worlds to pick up a copy of the book. We hope @pempempem___ is recovering well!

Saturday, November 15 at 6 PM Tongues in Color Read for Peace Given the multiple faces of a grieving and debilitating world, a group of international poets have joined forces to produce a moment of healing through poetry.

Sunday November 16th 4p to 6p The Future of Revolution: Jasper Bernes in conversation with Arturo Castillon How might a twenty-first-century revolution against class society succeed?

Join us Friday, November 7th at 6 PM for the launch of Sheena King's Submerged: On Healing from Abuse While Navigating a Lifetime of Imprisonment. Cosponsored by PM Press and the Abolitionist Law Center.

Join us on 11/5 at 6 PM for a reading from poets Jazra Khaleed and Ahmad Almallah.

Tomorrow we will be calling in to our friends in North and South Gaza for updates on the critical medical situation. Both medical professionals have been volunteering at remaining hospitals, with limited access to medication and barely any medical equipment left.

Our next two writer's room meetups with Renya are on Wednesday, November 12th and Wednesday, November 26th from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Yes, you can bring anything you're working on! Scripts, short stories, poems, theses--if you are a writer looking for a little support and community, please drop in.

Join us for a conversation with the author of Good Trouble this Saturday, October 25th at 5 PM! Forest Issac Jones is an award-winning author of non-fiction and essays, specializing in the study of Irish History, the US Civil Rights Movement and Northern Ireland.

Join us on Thursday, November 13th at 6 PM for a discussion between author Monique Couvson and activist Angela Patton centering Couvson's latest book, Girls, Unlimited.

RIGHT TO THE CITY is a cooperative card game, designed to get people thinking and talking about the relationship between land use — who has decision-making power over it — and the many challenges we face, from environmental injustice to gentrification and displacement.

Are you a walking encyclopedia for Philadelphia political facts? Are you really good at pressing a buzzer? Great, those qualities give you a leg up at being the West Philly Political Jeopardy king. Prize TBD. Please register beforehand!

At Making Worlds, Moskowitz will talk with with Philadelphia-based harm-reduction activist and researcher Shoshana Aronowitz about the drug crisis in Philadelphia, the ways capitalism and our punitive justice system have made it worse, and solutions to the massive amounts of harm we see drugs.

New titles and upcoming events!

Join us Thursday, September 25th at 6:00 PM for a ghazal writing workshop with poet and educator @sanamsheriff. This workshop is open to South Asians and SWANA folks, and people of these diasporas. People with all experience levels are welcome! Bring a notebook or paper and something to write with.

We've updated the time for our Writing in Community group! First and third Wednesdays of the month from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at Making Worlds. See you there!

Tomorrow! Alec Karakatsanis will be in conversation with the Abolitionist Law Center's Saleem Holbrook. Join us at 5 PM on Saturday, September 13th. . . . @equityalec @saleemholbrook

Join us for a discussion and Q&A with author Alec Karakatsanis on his recent book, Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News. This Saturday, September 13th at 5 PM at Making Worlds Bookstore! @equalityalec

Let quiet pages speak—poetry that slows time and softens your Sunday. . . . #poetryasprayer #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

We’re back with more! These fresh reads just joined the lineup. . . . #newreleases #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

It’s Fiction Friday! Time to dive into stories that challenge, comfort, and transport. . . . #fridayfiction #thrivingismutual #makingworldsbooks

Do you want to learn more about contemporary China but don’t know where to start or which resources to trust? Join us on Friday, September 12th at 5:00 PM with @phillydsa, Kevin Lin, @andlybliu, and Anlin Wang for an open-ended discussion on China and US relations.

Fresh picks just landed! Add these to your TBR ASAP. . . . #newreleases #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

Wait, wait, there’s more! Part two of this week’s new releases just hit! . . . #newreleases #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

Fiction fuels the imagination and stirs the soul. This Fiction Friday, we’re celebrating the art of storytelling in all its forms. . . . #fridayfiction #thrivingismutual #makingworldsbooks

As we wrap up Black August, we honor the legacy of resistance and liberation with words that keep the fire burning. In struggle and in vision, we carry forward. The future is ours to build. 🖤 #AbolitionNow #FreedomDreams #HopeIsADiscipline #throwbackthursday #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

Join us with local Philadelphia author and Ignatz and Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Ben Passmore for the launch of his upcoming graphic novel BLACK ARMS TO HOLD YOU UP: A History of Black Resistance. @benpassmore

Exciting new titles from these fantastic creators... Congrats! . . . #newreleases #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

Let new verses root you in the moment—perfect poetry for a grounded Sunday. . . . #poetryasprayer #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

Yes, more new books: Round two of this week’s must-reads just landed! . . . #newreleases #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

Join Penn Disorientation Guide for an introduction to student organizing at Penn! We will cover a brief history of activism at Penn, an overview of the current organizing landscape, and some general tips and good practices for new organizers.

What are you reading this Fiction Friday? . . . #fridayfiction #thrivingismutual #makingworldsbooks

Continuing our Black August reflections, we spotlight three powerful works that challenge, inspire, and demand remembrance. . . . #blackaugust #readtoresist #liberationliterature #throwbackthursday #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

Spotlight on New Releases! Celebrating the talent behind these exciting books. . . . #newreleases #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

Writing in Community: Bi-Weekly Writer’s Group at Making Worlds Bookstore & Social Center We'll meet every other Wednesday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Our first meeting is Wednesday, August 20th! Rad writers of all types and skill levels. Masks required and provided. Presented by Renya!

Join us Friday, September 5th at 5:00 PM for a discussion with author and journalist Miranda Spivack on the shady deals that governments and industries strike and the local activists who have fought to keep their communities safe.

Slow down this Sunday with fresh poetry that brings peace and presence. . . . #poetryasprayer #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

Please join Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine chapters from colleges and universities in the Philadelphia region for socializing, strategizing, and solidarity building. Thursday, August 21st from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Making Worlds.

Join us Saturday, September 6th at 4:00 PM for a film screening of Expanding Sanctuary with filmmaker Kristal Sotomayer in attendance!

Every Friday deserves a good plot twist! Happy Reading! . . . #fridayfiction #thrivingismutual #makingworldsbooks

Join us on Saturday, August 16th at 2:00 PM to learn about the history of Black August. Spend time writing letters to current political prisoners. @paarpr_now

📚✊🏿 This Black August, we honor the spirit of resistance and liberation through the words of political prisoners who refused to be silenced. Read, reflect, and remember: Black resistance didn’t start yesterday—and it won’t end tomorrow.

Newly Released! Applause for the brilliant authors and publishers behind these works. . . . #newreleases #makingworldsbooks #thrivingismutual

🔥 Fiction Friday is here! 🔥 Get ready to escape reality with a brand-new tale that’ll keep you turning pages long into the weekend . . . #fridayfiction #thrivingismutual #makingworldsbooks

We are postponing tonight's event, Preparedness 101! Sorry folks, I know there is a lot of enthusiasm about this event and we WILL reschedule, but we don't want y'all out here trying to get the event during a flash flood warning. Prepare now! Stay safe!

Philly’s own Tre Johnson stopped by today to sign copies of his powerful new book "Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy". The book explores the cultural, political, and artistic contributions of Black Americans—unpacking the brilliance, resilience, and legacy that have shaped the nation.

Happy Friday! Let’s dive into some fiction. . . . #fridayfiction #thrivingismutual #makingworldsbooks