Literature
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Eagles Brian Westbrook Shares Life Lessons in Children’s Book
Brian Westbrook was frequently told he was too small to play professional football. That’s before he became a star running back with the Eagles and a record breaker at Villanova, writes Isabella DiAmre for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While a Wildcat, Westbrook held the all-time NCAA record with 9,512 all-purpose yards. “Unfortunately, a lot of times…
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Chadds Ford’s Teen Takes Award as Her ‘I Matter’ Poetry Contest Goes Global
Chadds Ford teen Isabella Hanson has been running her “I Matter” poetry contest since 2020 and it’s bigger than ever, reports the 6abc staff. The first year, Hanson received about 150 submissions from students around the world. By 2022, that number had risen to over 700. The 16-year-old started the “I Matter” contest while a…
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Springfield Man’s Book Captures US Marine Experience in Iraq
There’s a new book by Lt. Col. David E. Kelly, USMC, Ret., of Springfield that tells the real stories of active-duty U.S. Marines not found in history books or dramatized on TV. “Hell In The Streets of Husaybah,” comes from recordings of Marines in the field, some right as events were unfolding, writes Peg DeGrassa…
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Norwood Teacher Captures Students’ American Journeys in New Book
Norwood Elementary School teacher Andrea Bitner discovered so many worthwhile stories from her bilingual students, she decided to write a book, Take Me Home, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. About 10 years ago she was a reading specialist teaching English language skills to bilingual students that came from all walks of life. “Adopted kids, exchange…
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9/11 and a Dream Influenced Ridley YA Novelist Diana Rodriguez Wallach
Diana Rodriguez Wallach was working as a magazine writer at One Penn Plaza in New York City when the Sept. 11 terrorist attack took place. The incident made her re-examine her life, writes Kim Douglas for Main Line Today. “You could smell the rubble and the death every time you were outside—and I decided I…
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Reimagined in New George H. Rothacker Novel
A futuristic novel born out of the holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” is the creation of a Delaware County artist and writer, George H. Rothacker, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “It’s a Wonderful Life—2060,” is being released just as Frank Capra’s film celebrates its 75th anniversary. The novel blends robotic technology with…
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Bethel Author Pens ‘Little House’ Tribute Book, Organizes Cast Reunion
Alicia Hogan Murphy of Bethel is a big fan of the “Little House on the Prairie” television series. So much so, she’s written a book, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Walnut Grove Hits Home: Prairie Values for the Modern Family,” was written as a tribute to the work of Michael Landon. Landon was…
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Little Free Libraries: Coming to a Delaware County Neighborhood Near You
The phenomena of Little Free Libraries — those neighborhood wood boxes on a post offering free books to borrow, has only grown more popular with the pandemic, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The trend was started in Hudson, Wis. In 2009 by social entrepreneur Tod Bol. Today, there are more than 100,000 Little…
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New Novel Looks at Colorful Life of Haverford’s 1st Police Chief
Haverford Detective Albert “Matt” Hufnal knew he had a good story when he found a news item in the police department archives about its first police chief, Ed Hallissey, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Hallissey had been arrested, drunk and in uniform, driving onto a Philadelphia sidewalk and threatening a police officer. The…
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Ridley High Alum Writes 7th Teen Novel, This Time It’s a Horror Story
A new young adult horror novel from Ridley High School Alum Diana Rodriguez Wallach, “Small Town Monsters,” has been released in time for the Halloween season and Hispanic Heritage Month, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. It’s Rodriguez Wallach’s seventh teen novel and her first horror novel. “I loved spooky stories growing up. I…
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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Shares Children’s Book Tied to Her Family
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) shared a reading of the children’s book “The Other Side” as part of a Library of Congress “Read Around the States” video initiative, reports news.psu.edu. Scanlon, who represents Delaware County and parts of Montgomery County and Chester County, wanted to share the book because of her family’s personal connection…
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Unauthorized Biography Paints Andrew Wyeth in a New Light
Author W. Barksdale Maynard takes a fresh look at artist Andrew Wyeth in a new unauthorized biography. The portrait that emerges in Artists of Wyeth Country is one of the contradictions about the famous Chadds Ford artist. Maynard profiled his book for the Daily Local News. During his three years of research, the author discovered…
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Area Woman’s Dating Guide Helps Men Go from Cringeworthy to Right-Swipeworthy
An unexpected, married-to-single transition opened Noelle Benson’s eyes to how much dating had changed. Finding an available date meant hunting online, which often led to unexpected results at the ensuing in-person encounter. Benson wrote about these surprises — some good, some not so good — in a book highlighted by Richard Gaw for the Chester…
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Swarthmore Pastor Pens First Novel That Explores Life-Altering Tragedy
Peter Friedrichs, pastor at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, has written his first novel, And the Stars Kept Watch, due to be published May 15 by Atmosphere Press. In this fictional novel, Friedrichs poses the question, “Can a couple’s marriage survive a life-changing loss?” The novel introduces us to a young couple, Catherine…
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‘Measure Your Cat’s IQ’ with New Book by Ambler Feline Behavior Specialist
Calla Knopman, an Ambler resident and feline behavior specialist, has penned a book that helps cat lovers measure the IQ of their four-legged friends, writes Pete Mazzaccaro for the Chestnut Hill Local. Knopman got the idea for the book after she started to volunteer for Brenda’s Cat Rescue in February last year. The Associate Principal…
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Author of The Glass Castle to Speak at Neumann University
Jeannette Walls, author of the best-selling memoir, The Glass Castle, will speak at Neumann University at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Her presentation, Facing Your Fears and Other Life Lessons, will take place in the Rocco Abessinio Building. It is free and open to the public. The talk will be followed by a book…
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Brandywine Penn State Undergrad Takes National Trollope Prize for Essay
Penn State Brandywine student Nyssa Fahy has won a national award for her essay on the works of novelist Anthony Trollope, writes Amber Marcon for Penn State News. The Trollope Prize historically has gone to graduate and undergraduate students from places like Brown, Duke, Stanford, the College of William and Mary the University of Toronto.…
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Southwest Airline Flight 1380 Almost Didn’t Make it To PHL Last Year
An emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport was the only option when an engine blew on Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, writes Kyle Arnold for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We couldn’t see, we couldn’t breathe, and a piercing pain stabbed our ears, all while the aircraft snapped into a rapid roll and skidded hard to the left…
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