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Writing myself as the main character in my life

06 December 2022 Valeria Uribe

A student created a bookcharacter that inspired her to become the person she is today.

Temple Libraries aid in efforts to provide affordable course materials

02 February 2022 Rosie Leonard

Steven Bell, associate university librarian for research and instructional services, initiated a Textbook Affordability Project at the university in 2011.

New teaching book focuses on student engagement

10 September 2019 Emma Loro

David Gooblar released a new book to promote student-centered classrooms and teaching.

Temple alumnus publishes anti-bullying book

21 August 2015 Jenny Roberts

Kalee Marshall published “Roses of the Angel” just after 2015 graduation.

‘One Book, One Philadelphia’

10 March 2014 Chelsea Finn

One Book, One Philadelphia” uses the art of words to bring peace into the conversation.

Wooden Shoe Books and Records on South Street, which sells books, patches, zines and more, finds success despite an industry that seems to fall with each new e-book released. | Kara Milstein TTN

Burgeoning books, declining sales

05 November 2013 Andrew Griffin

Independent bookstores find success despite a narrowing industry.

Talk at Tyler inspires book on L.A. by alumna

22 October 2013 Alexa Bricker

A Tyler alumna wrote an e-book about living in L.A.

Ed Hermance, owner of Giovanni’s Room, plans to find new ownership. | Luis Fernando Rodriguez TTN

Historic LGBT bookstore looks for new owner

24 September 2013 Luis Fernando Rodriguez

The fate of Giovanni’s Room is uncertain.

David Farber, a professor who teaches Recent American History, assigns students his books. | AIbi Reimold TTN

Paying the price

10 September 2013 Shayna Kleinberg

Professors assigning their own books can be useful, but is it worth the cost?

Around Campus: Textbooks can open concert doors

02 September 2013 Erin Edinger-Turoff

Buying books online could save students even more money this fall–if they’re fans of Trey Songz.