# Event Details - **Event Name**: Elizabeth Acevedo's Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join Harriett's Bookshop in partnership with Julia de Burgos Bookstore for Elizabeth Acevedo’s Philly launch of Anger is Only a Shadow.About this EventPhilly,How cool would it be to support two bookshops in one event while also supporting a phenomenal author? Join us for the in-person launch of Elizabeth Acevedo’s latest masterpiece, Anger is Only a Shadow.Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Acevedo’s work, this is a chance to gather in community and experience the newest work from one of today’s most celebrated literary voices.Your ticket includes a copy of Anger is Only a Shadow, which you’ll have the opportunity to get signed by Elizabeth Acevedo following the program.Parking: Free parking is available in the lot behind Taller Puertorriqueño, with the entrance located on Huntingdon Street.Bring your friends and join us for a beautiful night of books, conversation, and celebration in Philadelphia!Other books by Elizabeth Acevedo:The Poet XFamily LoreClap When You LandInheritanceWith Fire on HighHarriett’s Bookshop, in partnership with Julia de Burgos Bookstore at Taller Puertorriqueño, invites you to celebrate Elizabeth Acevedo and her powerful new work. The evening will feature a reading, conversation, book signing, and other special surprises.Author Bio: Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie Medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of With the Fire on High—which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal— and Clap When You Land, which was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus Prize finalist. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem and Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writer’s Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC, with her family.Convo Partner: Dalina Soto, MA, RD, LDN—a Philadelphia dietitian and author of The Latina Anti-Diet. I founded Nutritiously Yours to help everyone find authentic health without dieting. As a Philly dietitian nutritionist, I offer weight-neutral counseling, group programs, and resources that honor cultural traditions while supporting heart and blood sugar health. My team of dietitians and I work with clients across Philadelphia to show that Latino foods (and all foods) are nourishing, powerful, and worth celebrating. Rooted in community, I believe health should feel joyful, sustainable, and connected to culture. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/707a9860-c5ae-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/708bfd80-c5ae-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w795-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/elizabeth-acevedos-philly-book-launch-for-anger-is-only-a-shadow/100001999401867809 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, performances, workshops, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Doors Open At: 5:30 PM - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc - **lat**: 39.9907675 - **long**: -75.1406877 - **full address**: Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc, 2600 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Elizabeth Acevedo's Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6dc018678ea26f1c0931104e0d9bddc383795fc35c983cbf4181294fb37823c0-rimg-w752-h1197-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788545773 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Elizabeth Acevedo's Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow being held? - **A:** Elizabeth Acevedo's Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow takes place on Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc, 2600 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Elizabeth Acevedo's Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow? - **A:** Elizabeth Acevedo's Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow is organized by Harriett's Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Elizabeth Acevedo's Philly Book Launch for Anger is Only a Shadow is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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. 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