Older News, Press and Updates
2019
“Giving To Those Who Help The Community” by Denise Clay, Philadelphia Sunday SUN, Dec 16, 2019
“Phillies Charities, Inc. announces 2019 grant recipients to be honored” For MediaNews Group, MainLine Media News, Dec 3, 2019
PhillyCAM Voices, December: Tree House Books (YouTube Video) by PhillyCAM, December 4, 2019
“2019 A+ Educator Award: Sabriaya Shipley” by Laura Swartz, Philadelphia Family Magazine, October, 2019
“Teenage Entrepreneur Shares Vital Life Lessons: ‘Follow Your Passion, Work Hard, and Always Believe in Yourself!’” by Debra Wallace, PARADE Magazine, Sept 18, 2019
“Putting the focus on reading at Philadelphia Literacy Day” VIDEO by Stephania Jimenez, NBC10 Philadelphia, Monday, Sep 2, 2019
“Little Bags, Big Impact: Addressing Childhood Literacy 1 Bag at a Time” by Siani Colon, Green Philly Blog, May 15, 2019
“Want literacy? Libraries and ‘giving libraries’ have your back” by William Bleier, Generocity.org, April 29, 2019
“Reinventing the Library” by Michala Althouse, Fourteenth Street Magazine, Spring 2019 (Print Edition)
“Power Moves” - by Julie Zeglen, Generocity.org, February 18, 2019
“Tree House Books welcomes a new ED” - Internal Press Release, January 14, 2019
2018
“The Campaign for Grade Level Reading” - Tree House Books is mentioned in association with our relationship to Read by 4th as one of Philadelphia’s successes in increasing childhood literacy.
“4 unheralded Philadelphia nonprofits doing the tough, on-the-ground work” - By Lynette Hazelton, Generocity.org, Oct. 30, 2018
"Meet the 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Behind Little Bags.Big Impact" - by Lisa Dukart, Mainline Today, May, 2018
"Remarkable Women" - hosted by Marilyn Russell, 98.1WOGL, May 9, 2018
"Temple Students and Tree House Books Make a Difference for North Philly Kids" - by Nick Santangelo, Temple University College of Liberal Arts, March 16, 2018
2017
"Wanted for Philly's start-ups: Corporate love" - Philadelphia Inquirer, September 8, 2017
"Summer Reading with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Read by 4th, and Tree House Books" - Published by Philadelphia Parks & Rec, July 24, 2017
"The Giving Tree: Tree House Books Introduces a Love of Learning, Literacy and Books in North Philadelphia" - by Jenny Roberts, Qwerty Philly, April 23, 2017
2016
"Free Books for Students" - NBC 10, December 19, 2016
"Teaching Kids the Importance of Donating Charity over Getting Gifts" -Fox29 News, December 20, 2016
"Early Literacy Push in Philadelphia Seeks to Put Down Deep, Diverse Roots" by Andrew Ujifusa - Education Week, July 28, 2016
2015
"Bookstore aims to be a beacon in North Philly" by Jack Tomczuk – Philadelphia Inquirer, October 27, 2015
Brotherly Love: Delivering Words on Wheels" by Ukee Washington – CBS Philly, July 8, 2015
“Gamechanger: Michael Roberson Reid” by Cherri Gregg- CBS Philly, February 10, 2015
2014
“Keeping the Wheels Turning” by Steven Sparber – GRID Magazine, September 2014 issue
“Tree House Books Launches Second Year of ‘Words on Wheels’ Program” by Kristen Gillette – Generocity.org, June 20, 2014
2013
“Can volunteer effort keep school libraries open?” by Samantha Melamed –Philadelphia City Paper, November 7, 2013
“Tree House Books sees rise in literacy rates” by Emily Rolen – Temple News, October 15, 2013
“Special delivery for underserved readers” by Summer Ballentine –Philadelphia Inquirer, August 1, 2013
“UAC President visits Tree House Books” – Urban Affairs Coalition, July 30, 2013
“Charity delivers books to kids, but needs help” by Katherine Scott – 6abc Action News, July 25, 2013
“Tree House Books and First Book Philadelphia Partner for ‘Words on Wheels'”by Alison Zeidman – Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, July 12, 2013
“Pedaling literacy: Temple physics education major delivers more than 1,000 books to North Philadelphia students” by Jazmyn Burton – Temple University News Center, July 10, 2013
“Resources around town: Tree House Books” by Bhavi Patel – Honors Lounge, April 8, 2013
2012
“Kelly Cox finds herself at Tree House Books whenever she is short on books, friendly faces, or inspiration” Interview – Philly Loves Notes, December 2012
“Arts & Business: Star shines for Tree House Books” Interview – Flying Kite, August 14, 2012
“Afterschool program helps students climb to new heights” by Peak Johnson - Huffington Post, February 10, 2012
“Children receive reward for reaching reading goal” by Kierra Bussey - Temple News, February 6, 2012
2011
“Tiny teachings” by Ariela Rose – GRID Magazine (page 28), August 2011
“Musical actions create change in community” by Alise Hammond – Temple News, April 19, 2011
2010
“Joanne Barnes Jackson, activist and developer, dies at 68” by JOHN F. MORRISON, Philadelphia Inquirer, November 12, 2010
“Tree House Books visits Glenwood Green Acres” by Bruce Schimmel –Schimmel.com, July 9, 2010
“North Central Philly: Tree House Books help youth, captures ‘Voice of Philadelphia'” by Michelle Provencher and Milan Vracarich Jr., February 23, 2010
“Student shines light on N. Philly” by Carlene Majorino – Temple News, February 15, 2010
“Make a resolution to volunteer at Tree House Books this year” by Rebecca Bleznak, Temple News – January 18, 2010