Come celebrate the launch of Mother Tongue!

Schedule

Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Old Pine Community Center | Philadelphia, PA

Join us on Thursday, May 7th at Old Pine Community Center for the launch of Mother Tongue by Sara Nović. Book signing & cake to follow!
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You can pre-order a copy of "Mother Tongue" with your ticket or purchase a copy at the event. Books will be for sale!


Sara will be in conversation with award-winning Sex with a Brain Injury author D/Annie Liontas. The event will be in ASL and English with interpreters.

Where is it happening?

Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, United States
Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 32.78

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