The Emerging Writers Series is hitting the road for an afternoon of reading at the Independence Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia (located on 7th Street between Market and Chestnut). Book Corner, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and Tamara Oakman present this event on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. featuring:

Paul Siegell is psyched like a “ReVeLeR @ eYeLeVeL” to be the author of Poemergency Room (Otoliths Books, 2008). “Let’s get into the song!” Staff editor at Painted Bride Quarterly, Paul has contributed to The American Poetry Review, MiPO, BlazeVOX, Coconut, and other fine journals, and has also been featured in Paste Magazine and the Philadelphia City Paper. Kindly find more of his work at paulsiegell.blogspot.com.

Daniel Schall was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and holds a BA in English from Arcadia University. He publishes his own chapbook, The Fridge Door, and has been featured in The Light of Unity Festival, BLAM!, and the Philly Fringe Festival. His poetry is best described as “anti-ideological, a championing of the happy agony that is the postmodern condition.”

Ian Wolf has been writing poetry and studying music for 15 years. “Music and poetry go together,” says Ian, “and I believe that music and poetry tap deep into our souls when we are able to listen.” He has performed at open mics for 10 years; recently at Blam!, The Mermaid Inn, and the Light of Unity Festival at Book Corner. “Ian has a lot of soul. His voice really penetrates the heart,” commented Ebony Collier (recently featured at The Black Women Arts Festival) during The Light of Unity Festival at Book Corner in March.

This reading event will be followed by an open mic and is free and open to the public.

Event Details
presented at:
Free Library of Philadelphia
Independence Branch
October 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
18 South 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
tel 215.685.1633
for more info, contact Tamara Oakman