Earlier this month, Philadelphia honored local author Erin Entrada Kelly--2018 Newbery Medalist for Hello, Universe--with the Liberty Bell award. The presentation by Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney was followed by a q&a with children from the nonprofit literacy organization Mighty Writers. Pictured: (l.-r.) Mayor Kenney; Erin Entrada Kelly; Sheila Hess, Philadelphia City Representative; Chris Caputo, chief of Youth Services and Programs, Free Library of Philadelphia; Dr. Lisa M. Dolling, Rosemont College Provost; Tim Whitaker, Mighty Writers executive director.
