Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Congratulations to Rhema Boabeng who won our raffle at the American Political Science Association conference. He selected NOT GOING BACK, by Laurel Elder, Steve Greene, and Mary-Kate Lizotte. 021
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026This weekend, Andrew Israel Ross, author of PUBLIC CITY/PUBLIC SEX, will speak about the Victorian sexual underworld at the Highland RxR, 2010 Crystal Drive in Arlington, VA on September 20 at 6:00 pm.events.ticketleap.comProfs & Pints Northern Virginia: The Victorians' Sexual UnderworldProfs and Pints Northern Virginia presents: “The Victorians' Sexual Underworld,” on sex workers and queer communities in nineteenth century cities, with Andrew Israel Ross, associate professor and cha... 000
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 11/09/202625 years later, we still remember. 052
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Andrew Israel Ross, author of PUBLIC CITY/PUBLIC SEX will present a talk Sun, Sep 13th at 4:00pm at Guilford Hall Brewery. Register here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/prof...events.ticketleap.comProfs & Pints Baltimore: The Victorians' Sexual UnderworldProfs and Pints Baltimore presents: “The Victorians' Sexual Underworld,” on sex workers and queer communities in nineteenth century cities, with Andrew Israel Ross, associate professor and chair of hi... 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 28/08/2026James Sears, author of QUEERING REHOBOTH BEACH, will sign copies of his book at Browseabout Books 133 Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, DE on August 29 at 1:30 pm 000
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Congratulations to Amanda Cachia, author of THE AGENCY OF ACCESS. She was awarded the 2026 Robert Motherwell First Book Award given by the Dedalus Foundation. dedalusfoundation.org/programs/fel...dedalusfoundation.orgThe Agency of Access: Contemporary Disability Art and Institutional Critique - The Dedalus Foundation 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Happy Publication Day to THE MIGHTY WMMR: An Oral History of Philadelphia's Rock Radio Revolution, by Erin Riley 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Happy Publication Day to TORN FROM THE ROOT, Rhonda Roorda's powerful memoir about her experiences as a Black Transracial Adoptee. 020
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 31/07/2026If you are a social media influencer: we have created a request form for requesting our books! Please look check out our blog for more informationtemplepress.wordpress.comAnnouncing Temple University Press’ Influencer Outreach programThis week in North Philly Notes, we launch a review copy program for social media influencers. As part of an effort to increase awareness for our books, Temple University Press is pleased to offer … 021
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 26/06/2026On the fourth anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, NOT GOING BACK: PUBLIC OPINION ON ABORTION IN POST-DOBBS AMERICA, by Laurel Elder, Steven Greene, and Mary-Kate Lizotte, examines how American opinion on abortion has undergone a profound shift following the Dobbs decision. 031
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 14/05/2026@dieterichward.bsky.social presenting his book CRADLE OF CONSERVATION. You can see him talk about the Environmental History of Pennsylvania at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania on May 20 at 6:30 pm. Register here: hsp.org/calendar/cra... @pahumanities.bsky.social @pecpa.bsky.social 062
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Temple University Press is now atteding the Urban Affairs Association annual conference, April 29 to May 2 at the Marriot Marquis Hotel, 2121 South Prairie Avenue in Chicago, IL. 031
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 27/04/2026It's 'MMR Monday! Today we quote Joan Jett, who decribed Erin Riley's forthcoming book thusly, "The Mighty WMMR is the compelling story of the unique voice of musical independence that is ’MMR.” 000
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Virgina Adams O'Connell, author of REMISSION QUEST, will sign copies of her book at Celia Bookshop, 102 Park Avenue in Swarthmore, PA, on April 25 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm as part of an Independent Bookstore Day celebration. www.celiabookshop.com/events/49549...celiabookshop.comIndependent Bookstore Day Celebration | Celia BookshopCelia Bookshop is a community-minded independent bookstore in Swarthmore, PA. 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Temple University Press is exhibiting at the Temple University Health System Nursing Research & EPB Annual Conference at the Temple University Medical Education & Research Building, 3500 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA. 030
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Andres Torres, Carmen Vivian Rivera, and Jose E. Velazquez (l to r), editors of THE PUERTO RICAN MOVEMENT and REVOLUTION AROUND THE CORNER, participating in the recent LatinX Freedom Conference held at the CUNY Graduate Center in NYC. 030
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Anndee Hochman, author of PARENT TRIP, poses with Kelly Bird, whose blended-family story was included in her book Giovanni's Room last week. 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Edward E. Curtis IV, editor of ARAB AMERICAN PUBLIC HISTORY, along with several contributors to the book, will participate in a webinar hosted by the Center for Arab Narratives on April 22 at 12:00 pm. Register here: accesscommunity-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 022
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Edward E. Curtis IV, editor of ARAB AMERICAN PUBLIC HISTORY, along with several contributors to the book, will participate in a webinar hosted by the Center for Arab Narratives on April 22 at 12:00 pm. Register here:accesscommunity-org.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Arab American Public History: A conversation With Practitioners. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Arab American Public History: A conversation With Practitioners Join historian and Arab American community leader Edward Curtis as he guides a conversation with contributors to a new book on Arab Ame... 011
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Temple University Press' Booth #307 at the Organization of American Historians, is now up at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street in Philadelphia, PA. Come check out our books through April 18! 030
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 14/04/2026As everyone rushes to pay taxes, use your refund to buy a copy of "Mr. Taxpayer versus Mr. Tax Spender," Linda Upham-Bornstein's book about Taxpayers’ Associations, Pocketbook Politics, and the Law during the Great Depression. tupress.temple.edu/books/mr-tax... 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Come see Anndee Hochman present her book, PARENT TRIP at Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovannie's Room April 9 at 6pm. 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Come check out our booth and our books at the Association of Asian American Studies Conference, April 2 to 4 in Honolulu, HI! 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Edward Epstein, author of RACE, REAL ESTATE, AND EDUCATION, will present his book March 26, at 1:00 pm, at the University of Pennsylvania Bookstore, 3601 Walnut Street. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comTalk on Race, Real Estate and Education: Inventing Gentrification in Philadelphia, 1960-2020Thursday, March 26, 1pm, Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 020
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Tomorrow at 1:00 pm Bill Ecenbarger will present his book, WORK, FIGHT, OR PLAY BALL, at the National Museum of Industrial History www.nmih.org/event/work-f...nmih.orgWork, Fight, or Play Ball Presentation - National Museum of Industrial HistoryThis February 28th, join us for Work, Fight, or Play Ball: How Bethlehem Steel Helped Baseball’s Stars Avoid World War I, an author talk with William Ecenbarger. The program explores the little-known ... 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Our new book, MONUMENT LAB: RE:GENERATION, takes the cake! Here's what's left from last week's book launch! Photo bySteve Weinik 011
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 16/01/2026We are excited to celebrate the publication of MONUMENT LAB: RE:GENERATION tomorrow at the Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street in Philadelphia, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm monumentlab.com/events/monum...monumentlab.com"Monument Lab – Re:Generation": Philadelphia Book Launch - Monument LabJoin us in Philadelphia for the launch of our new book, Monument Lab – Re:Generation. Edited by Paul M. Farber and Sue Mobley, the book offers responses through creative and impactful local projects o... 011
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Wishing all our readers Happy Holidays! 010
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Great piece by Ishmael Reed on William Gee Wong, author of SONS OF CHINATOWN in CounterPunch www.counterpunch.org/2025/12/19/t...counterpunch.orgThe Yellow Baldwin: William Gee WongReading William Gee Wong's Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America (Temple University Press, 2024), one realizes how valuable the former 032
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 12/12/2025DISNEYLAND POLITICS featured in the Los Angeles Times. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...latimes.comNew book examines the political relationship between Disneyland and AnaheimAuthors of the new book, "Disneyland Politics," dig into the questions of how Anaheim has balanced the theme park and the needs of its residents. 021
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Mick McCulloch will present his book, BUILDING A SOCIAL CONTRACT at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue on December 9 at 6:00 pm. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/building-a...eventbrite.comBuilding a Social Contract: Modern Workers' Hous in Early Twentieth CenturyJoin us as author Michael McCulloch, Professor of Architecture at Ferris State University, discusses his book on Detroit's housing history. 011
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Temple University Press' Annual Holiday Book Sale will take place in the Charles Library Atrium, 1900 N. 13th Street in Philadelphia, on December 5 from 11am - 3pm. Great books make great gifts! 031
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Share your work with @ucsbkalfou.bsky.social special issue on ethnic studies+student activism! Deadline December 14! View the call for papers here: tupjournals.temple.edu/index.php/ka... 021
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Temple University Press was thrilled to see three of our books were named CHOICE Outstanding Academic Titles! This year's honorees are: Reel Freedom, by Alyssa Lopez, The Fast Track, by Jane McManus Canaries in the Code Mine, by Max Papadantonakis 042
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Talk @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social with Ray Didinger @barnesandnoble.com Broomall, 1991 Sproul Road, December 6 at 12:00 pm stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...stores.barnesandnoble.comAuthor Signing: Ray DidingerJoin us for an in-store event, Author Signing: Ray Didinger, on Saturday, December 06, 2025. 131
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 18/11/2025New time for Ray Didinger's upcoming appearance with THE EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II at the B&N in Devon this Saturday--now starting at 6:00 pm. stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...stores.barnesandnoble.comRay Didinger Book SigningJoin us for an in-store event, Ray Didinger Book Signing, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. 000
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Tomorrow in the Charles Library event space, Edward Epstein will present his book, RACE, REAL ESTATE, AND EDUCATION. There's still time to sign up to attend in person or online. Register here: library.temple.edu/events/2063 022
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Two opportunities to get beloved sportswriter Ray Didinger to sign copies of THE EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II Carl's Cards, 22 West Eagle Road in Havertown, PA on November 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Huxley & Hiro, 601 North Market Street in Wilmington, DE on November 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. 022
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Closing out the University Press Week blog tour with this entry, Where does your press TeamUP? @aupresses.bsky.social templepress.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/c...templepress.wordpress.comCelebrating UP Week: Where does your press TeamUP?November 10-14 is University Press (UP) week and we celebrate all week long with posts from the UP community. Today’s theme is Where does your press TeamUP? University of Nebraska Press The N… 052
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Celebrating University Press Week with a blog about our partnerships @aupresses.bsky.social templepress.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/c...templepress.wordpress.comCelebrating UP Week: Why does your Press TeamUP?November 10-14 is University Press (UP) week and we celebrate all week long with posts from the UP community. With its strong list of regional Philadelphia titles, Temple University Press has long … 073
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 10/11/2025It's UP Week! And the blog tour is back. Here's today's entry: templepress.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/c... 043
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 07/11/2025New Book Announcement! Today is the publication date for A CENTURY OF MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: A HISTORY OF THE MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ROBIN HOOD DELL, by Jack McCarthy, with Forewords by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Catherine M. Cahill and Christopher L. Bruner. 042
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Handmade E-A-G-L-E-S bookmarks at the Barnes and Noble EXTON this weekend for Ray Didinger's EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II. 1:00 pm at the B&N 301 Main St, in Exton, PA. Get there early MUST end at 3:00 pm! 142
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 31/10/2025New Book Announcement! Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land: At Home in Santa Monica's Rent-Controlled Housing, by Lauren E. M. Everett, provides an in-depth look—from the tenants’ perspective—at the most controversial housing policy in America. 012
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 08/10/2025We are excited to announce the forthcoming publication of A Century of Music Under the Stars, by Jack McCarthy, celebrating the remarkable legacy of the @manncenter. 🗓️ Coming November 7, 2025 Pre-order your copy today! tupress.temple.edu/books/a-cent... 031
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Sad to see the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social lose yesterday. You can recall better times and games with Ray Didinger's THE EAGLES ENCYCLOPEDIA: CHAMPIONS II out October 15! tupress.temple.edu/books/the-ea... 021
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Shipping books out to the @urbanhistorya.bsky.social meeting October 8-11 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Visit us in the Book Exhibit Room! 032
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Allen Dieterich-Ward, author of CRADLE OF CONSERVATION, presenting his book at Susquehanna University. 020
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Andrew Ross, author of PUBLIC CITY/PUBLIC SEX, will present his book at Profs and Pints Baltimore: The Victorians' Sexual Underground on September 24 at 6:00 pm at Guilford Hall Brewery, 1611 Guilford Avenue in Baltimore, MD. 041
Temple University Press @templeunivpress.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Marianne Novy, author of ADOPTION MEMOIRS, will present her book at Books & Mortar, 966 Cherry Street SE, in Grand Rapids, MI, at 6:30pm. More information on the event can be found here. www.meetup.com/west-michiga...meetup.comAdoption Memoirs Author Event with Marianne Novy, Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 6:30 PM | MeetupJoin us at **Books and Mortar** in Grand Rapids for a powerful evening with adoptee author **Marianne Novy**, as she discusses her latest work, ***Adoption Memoirs: Inside 021