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Philly’s own poet & artist Amy Beth Sisson has received the 2025 Lambda Literary J. Michael Samuel Prize for Emerging Writers Over 50! We’re delighted to welcome Amy Beth and a coterie of their Philly lit scene friends to H&H Books on Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM. 

Amy Beth, Darla Himeles, Moriel Rothman-Zecher, and Emma Wu will each present a short reading. Darla’s poetry collection, Cleave, and Moriel’s latest novel, Before All the World, will be available for purchase & signing. 

This event is free, but registration is highly encouraged! It helps us organize our space. Register on Eventbrite!