BOOKISH: Read Kathryn Stockett's The Help before you see the movie

From the hall of reading tips: Pick up a copy of Kathryn Stockett's The Help before trailers and movie reviews suck all the fun out of getting to know the characters she has crafted so well.

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BOOKISH: Read Kathryn Stockett's The Help before you see the movie

POSTED: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 4:00 PM

Each week, Emily Apisa puts together a rundown of book-centric events that’ll keep you “lit” like a firecracker all week long.

[ Wednesday ]

➤ The Help
In less than two months Kathryn Stockett’s The Help will be projected onto silver screens across the country. If you haven’t read it, I’d suggest you pick it up before trailers and movie reviews suck all the fun out of getting to know the characters that Stockett has crafted so well. Snippets of humor and real human connection help ease the pain of racism faced by the housekeepers in pre-Civil Rights Movement Mississippi. Wed., June 29, all day, free, your couch or front stoop.

[ Thursday ]

➤ Book Release Party
Sarah Rose Etter is celebrating the launch of her chapbook Tongue Party with readings, dancing and sweets for all. The two-part book uses simple prose to convey complicated ideas and has received acclaim from various outlets and blogs, such as this one. In the very first story, Koala Tide, Etter captures a little girl’s hope and utter disappointment in a bizarre, yet completely grounded narration. Thu., June 30, 6:30 p.m., free, Ladder 15, 1528 Sansom St., 215-964-9755.

[ Friday ]

➤ Jammin’ on the 1 Poetry Jam
Thanks to the Beatniks, sipping coffee and listening to poetry has been cool for over fifty years, but let’s make those coffees iced this time, seeing as it is July and all. As part of Mount Airy’s First Friday events, InFusion is hosting a poetry reading with a special addition. G-Phi radio will be holding a tribute to the recently deceased Gil Scott-Heron, a spoken word artist who incorporated jazz and blues elements into his work. Fri., July 1, free, 8- 10 p.m., InFusion Coffee and Tea Gallery, 7133 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1718.

[ Saturday ]

➤ A Splitleaves Affair
Four poets will share their work and unique perspectives at this event hosted by Benjamin Winkler. Sueyeun Juliette Lee (pictured, right) edits a chapbook series addressing “multi-ethnic experimental writing.” Sarah Dowling is a doctoral candidate at UPenn and is an international editor of the literary magazine Jacket2. Lonely Christopher and Michael Leong rep the men at the event — both of whom dabble in poetry, fiction and other written-word creative outlets. Sat., July 2, 7 p.m., free, Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

[ Sunday ]

➤ Wild and Wyrd Poetry Chapbook Competition
Mad Hatters Review is opening their mailbox to aspiring writers and sweetening the deal with a $500 prize and five copies of your published chapbook. The competition officially opened June 15 and will run until Aug. 31. Those looking to submit manuscripts should check out the competition guidelines. CAConrad, an active member of Philadelphia’s poetry community, is the contest’s judge. Sun., July 3, $18 submission fee, Mad Hatters Review, madhattersreview.com.

[ Monday ]

➤ Declaration of Independence

Well, it’s not exactly a book, but the words on this page are some of the most influential ones ever written. Check out the original copy of the Declaration of Independence and tour the Moland House, which served as a camp for the Continental Army. At a site rich with Revolutionary history, this is a perfect way to say Happy Birthday, America. Mon., July 4, 1-4 p.m., donations accepted, Moland House Historical Park, 1641 Old York Road, Hartsville, 267-307-7009.

[ Tuesday ]

➤ Meetup.com

Reading books is good, but talking about those books is better. Get opinions from like-minded and not-so-like-minded individuals by searching book clubs with this handy site’s search bar. Over 100 clubs will be generated, so start sifting. Whether you want to discuss over wine, gab about a certain genre or just find a club that meets close to home, meetup.com is sure to have a book club that will suit your bookworm fancy. Tue., July 5, free, Philadelphia and beyond.

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