In the Press
“Philadelphia Literacy Day offers free books, community support and more” Metro Philadelphia Report, Metro Philadelphia, August 29, 2024
“Barnes Foundation launches free summer enrichment pods for underserved kids” Metro Philadelphia Report, Metro Philadelphia, July 22, 2024
“Tree House Books wants to keep kids, community curious with spring, summer reading programs” Shara Dae Howard, KYW newsradio, April 15, 2024
“Out and About: What’s Happening in Philly” Tribune Staff Report, The Philadelphia Tribune, April 14, 2024
“10 places to donate books in the Philadelphia area” Hira Qureshi, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 10, 2024
“North Philadelphia bookstore turns page, changes narratives with Black History Month programs” Christie Ileto, 6abc, Feb 13, 2024, 5:56 PM
“Empowering Philadelphia’s Youth Through Literacy: A Call to Action” Julia Press Simmons, Intellectual Ink, Apr 3, 2024
“A memory box explodes: In Mt. Airy, ‘Eban Youth’ tracks 6 years of making art with Black kids” Peter Crimmins, WHYY, Feb 9, 2024
“Black History Month event will connect community groups to celebrate the arts and clean up a Philly block” Valerie Russ, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb 1, 2024, 2:25 PM
2023
“Brown Chair's Community Literacies Collaboratory Grants $102,259 to Literacy Programs, Research” Jami Padgett, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, Oct. 18, 2023
“Nonprofit holding book giveaway and block party called Philadelphia Literacy Day to promote literacy” by Shara Dae Howard, KYW Newsradio, Sep 8, 2023, 9:45 AM
“Morning Roundup” by Billy Penn Staff, Billy Penn, Sep 8, 2023
“An Interview with Michael Brix, Executive Director of Tree House Books” by Jonathan Kemmerer-Scovner, Philadelphia Stories Magazine, July 27, 2023 (Whole issue PDF click here.)
“A Little Better Company accelerates small-biz success” by Len Lear, Chestnut Hill Local, Thursday, July 27, 2023
“Introducing the Philadelphia Bookstore Map. You’re going to want to grab one — fast.” by Helen Ubiñas, Philadelphia Inquirer, Jun 24, 2023,
“Germantown’s Juneteenth festival draws eager crowds, arouses mixed emotions” by Constance Garcia-Barrio, Philadelphia SUN, June 23, 2023
“DA Krasner Awards Six Community-Based Organizations $180,000 in Violence Prevention Grants” by DA Office, City Of Philadelphia, June 9, 2023 (See the Twitter video)
“What's Happening at Citizens Bank Park: Phillies vs. Cubs, May 19-21” by MLB.com, May 19th, 2023
“Philly Gives Back: Yes And Collaborative Arts/ Tree House Books” by LaSalleTV, Part of the “Philly Gives Back” series, Mar 6, 2023
2022
“A Book for a Book” by Chestnut Hill Local, Friday, December 23, 2022
“Last-minute shopping, light shows and holiday-themed dining around Philadelphia.” By CBS3 (FYI Philly Show), Sunday, December 18, 2022
“Summer in the City: Building 6 Critical Skills Through Playful Learning” by: Amanda Charles, William Penn Foundation Blog, Wednesday, August 31, 2022
“HOW TO HELP SCHOOLS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS” BY JESSICA BLATT PRESS
Updated by Anna Patchefsky, Philadelphia Citizen, JUL. 28, 2022
“Champions in Action: North Philly Nonprofit Gets $35K to Aid in Literacy Mission” by NBC10, July 12, 2022 (Second news clip of the event.)
“Champions in Action: Philadelphia's Tree House Books” by Rosemary Connors, NBC10, July 12, 2022
“What’s happening this weekend at Phillies-Angels series, June 4-5” By Philadelphia Phillies, June 4, 2022
“Older adult volunteers support children’s literacy programs” By Constance Garcia-Barrio, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging News, April 7, 2022
“Waverly Heights Retirement Community donates more than 1,500 books to Philly non-profit” by FOR MEDIANEWS GROUP, March 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
“Temple alum releases self-exploration poetry book” by Rosie Leonard, The Temple News, 07 February 2022
2021
“Authors around the world: 29 authors. 15 states. 2 countries. $3262 in book donations.” by littlebags by Anna, October 9, 2021
“North Philadelphia’s Tree House Books Celebrates Annual Literacy Day” By CBS3 Staff, October 9, 2021
“These Are The Books Wrestling Fans Want Philadelphia Children To Read” DAN MCQUADE, Defector.com, 12:39 PM EDT on Oct 7, 2021
Power moves: Top changes announced at Compass Working Capital and The Fund for Women and Girls By Sabrina Vourvoulias / STAFF, Generocity, September 21, 2021
Project Innovation Winner: Tree House Books
“Local nonprofit awarded $75,000 to open a new mobile book distribution center in North Philadelphia” By Anna Wescoe NBC10.com, July 30, 2021
“North Philly’s Tree House Books to add after school programs, other events ahead of the new school year” By Tiffany Rivera, Al Día, July 26, 2021
“Forman Arts Initiative and Philadelphia Foundation Announce Art Works Grant Winners” by staff writers, Yahoo News, Thu, July 22, 2021 (Award won by Program Director Sabriaya Shipley!)
“DOING GOOD, WELL: Tree House Books” by Bonnie Bader, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators blog, July 22, 2021
“A Community-First Nonprofit Responds to COVID: “We’re a speed boat, not a steam ship” A Conversation with Tree House Books By Nonprofit Finance Fund, June 10, 2021
“GET (AND GIVE!) FREE READING HELP FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER” BY Jessica Blatt Press, Philadelphia Citizen, Jun. 1, 2021
“A nonprofit’s free book distribution took a hit during the pandemic. It hopes to change that with a mobile library” By Ximena Conde, WHYY, April 8, 2021
“READ RYDE” by Quirk Books staff, Website, April 1, 2021 (Note the date! ☺)
“Traveling Tree House is hitting the road” by Read by 4th staff, Read by 4th, April, 2021
“Philly's 'Traveling Tree House' hits the streets with free children's books” By Matteo Iadonisi, 6ABC, March 27, 2021
“Tree House Books Launches New Bookmobile To Deliver Reading Materials To Families In Philadelphia Neighborhoods” By CBS3 Staff, March 27, 2021
“‘It changed me’: A year of protest and loss renews meaning of MLK Day” by Ximena Conde, WHYY, Jan 19, 2021 (Also published in the Philadelphia Tribune)
2020
“10+ Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season” By Katherine Rapin, The Philadelphia Citizen, Dec. 15, 2020
“25 Amazing Gifts That Give Back” by Harper Hendrickson BuzzFeed Staff, Buzzfeed, Dec 5, 2020
“Friedman Realty Group communities donate over 1,000 Books to Tree House Books” By Sheri Page, The Press of Atlantic City, Oct 29, 2020
“Pandemic exposes Philly’s opportunity deserts. City Hall can fix that” By Blake Bradford, WHYY, October 11, 2020
“THE CITIZEN RECOMMENDS: WHY BLACK BOOKS MATTER” by CHRISTINE SPEER LEJEUNE, The Philadelphia Citizen, October 05, 2020
“Working parents build community, grapple with fairness of virtual school ‘pandemic pods’” By Miles Bryan, WHYY, September 28, 2020 (Link to same article on different station.)
“Tree House Books provides important outreach to Philly's youth” Fox 29 Interview Good Day Weekend, July 12, 2020
“How a Small Charity Pivoted to Get Food to Those Hit by Covid Shutdowns” by Betsy Morris, Wall Street Journal, June 24, 2020 (This article is behind a paywall)
“16 Ways to Help Schools Now” BY JESSICA BLATT PRESS, The Philadelphia Citizen, May. 25, 2020
“Children's Bookselling in the Age of Covid-19: Shipping Tips, Book Boxes, and Giving Back” By Judith Rosen, Publisher’s Weekly, Apr 28, 2020
“Is Your Organization Looking for Books to Distribute?”, The Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND), Posted on April 21, 2020
“North Central Philadelphia: Tree House Books Helps Students Succeed After School” by Chynna Cummings and Aleeya Mayo, Philadelphia Neighborhoods, April 2, 2020