Episode 25 | Bookselling as Activism: A Conversation with Jeannine A. Cook of Harriet’s Bookshop in Philadelphia

Written By Amber Manning

Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach was more than a businessman.  He and his brother (and business partner) Philip were also civic activists who played an important role in American national life, and Jewish-American life in particular.  What is more, Dr. Rosenbach wielded his bookish connections to help him make a difference in the world.  In this episode of The Rosenbach Podcast, we’ll talk with modern-day Philadelphia author, social justice activist, and bookshop owner Jeannine A. Cook about how great literature inspires her work in the realms of activism and writing.  Join Ms. Cook and Rosenbach Podcast host Dr. Alexander L. Ames in the atmospheric West Library of the Rosenbach for a conversation inspired by collections objects, including works by Toni Morrison, Langston Hughes, Phillis Wheatley, Marianne Moore, and others.

 

Jeannine A. Cook, with Harriet Tubman, the namesake of her bookshop, in the background. (Photo provided by Ms. Cook.)

 
Amber Manning

I founded AmberCo. when I was five years old. Over the years, it has offered a variety of services from house cleaning, babysitting, car washing, travel planning, interior design and more. After college, I serendipitously fell into working for a web development company and I never looked back. I am happy that AmberCo. has finally settled on a mission that helps people in a meaningful way. I am also happy that some of the original services AmberCo. offered (cleaning and organizing) have carried through into its current iteration. I have been lucky enough to work for significant nonprofits such as the Sierra Club and the International Committee of the Red Cross and small local companies such as Hinkel Equipment Rental and Indars Stairs. My favorite part of working in technology is finding creative solutions for people and making their day to day work easier.

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