# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Book Release Party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at The Perch for the launch of West Philly writer Katie Bennett's debut memoir, SHE WAS WILD GRASS!About this EventPlease join H&H Books and The Perch for the release party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett. There will be snacks (BYOB!), karaoke, and readings by Katie and friends: Steph Cawley, Hannah Bonner, and Sam Heaps. Tickets are free, and registration is highly recommended to help us gauge expected attendance. You can also preorder a copy of She Was Wild Grass with your ticket and pick it up at the launch.H&H Books will have copies of the authors' books available for purchase & signing at the launch, too.About the Book:She Was Wild Grass (Brink Books, September 2026) is a hybrid memoir that intertwines Bennett’s own artistic coming-of-age with the haunting story of Joan Vollmer, the remarkable yet overlooked figure of the Beat Generation whose life was tragically cut short when her husband, William S. Burroughs, shot her in 1951. Braiding past and present, Bennett explores art, ambition, gender, and freedom, asking what it means to create in a world where women’s stories are so often silenced and forgotten. For readers of Kate Zambreno, Maggie Nelson, and Nathalie Léger.About the Authors:Katie Bennett is a writer based in West Philadelphia. She Was Wild Grass is her first book. Steph Cawley is a poet in Philadelphia. They are the author of No More Flowers (Birds, LLC) and My Heart But Not My Heart (Slope Editions). Hannah Bonner is the author of Another Woman (EastOver Press 2024) and Bree: An Autobiography (Sticking Place Books 2026). She lives with her family in Philadelphia. Sam Heaps is the author of the novella The Living god (SARKA), the memoir Proximity (Clash), and an untitled essay collection forthcoming from Future Tense late 2026. Their work has been featured in The Brooklyn Rail, Bomb, Bright Wall / Dark Room, and many other wonderful places. They live in West Philadelphia and teach writing at Temple University. 
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/book-release-party-for-she-was-wild-grass-by-katie-bennett/100001997771670846
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, parties, entertainment, music, karaoke
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: The Perch Music & Arts Workshop
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 24.89, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Perch Music & Arts Workshop
- **lat**: 39.9839548
- **long**: -75.13081400000002
- **full address**: The Perch Music & Arts Workshop, 2321 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Book Release Party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett being held?
  - **A:** Book Release Party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Perch Music & Arts Workshop, 2321 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Book Release Party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett?
  - **A:** Book Release Party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett is organized by The Head & The Hand.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Book Release Party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Book Release Party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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