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Jeannine Cook

  • Books inside Harriett's Bookshop.
    Literature

    Black-Owned Bookstores Grow Nationwide, With Struggles, Philly Bookstore Among Those Aiming to Fix Them

    March 18, 2026

    Black-owned bookstores are booming across the U.S., and Philadelphia’s Harriett’s Bookshop is part of the movement that is reshaping the literary landscape, writes Delano Massey…

  • Students at YESPhilly Accelerated High School.
    Travel

    Philadelphia Youth Reach Fundraising Goal for Upcoming Trip to Paris

    November 14, 2024

    A months-long fundraising effort has been deemed successful as 10 Philadelphia students have reached their fundraising goal to take a trip to Paris, writes Chanel…

  • Students with books.
    Education

    10 Philadelphia Scholars Prepare for Life-Changing Trip to Paris Led By Harriett’s Bookshop

    October 29, 2024

    Harriett’s Bookshop has been working hard on fundraising efforts to help a group of 10 Philadelphia students take a life-changing trip to Paris, writes Wakisha…

  • Harriett's Bookshop storefront with owner Jeannine A. Cook pointing to the sign.
    Travel

    Harriett’s Bookshop is Raising Funds to Send 10 Philly Youth to Study Abroad This Fall

    September 28, 2024

    Harriett’s Bookshop owner Jeannine A. Cook is aiming to send 10 North Philadelphia youth to study abroad in Paris this fall, writes Shara Dae Howard…

  • Harriett’s Bookshop storefront.
    Real Estate

    Owner Jeannine A. Cook Purchases Fishtown Building That Houses Harriett’s Bookshop

    August 13, 2024

    Harriett’s Bookshop now has a permanent home as owner Jeannine A. Cook has purchased the four-story Fishtown building that currently houses the shop, writes Elizabeth…

  • Women inside a bus for the The Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour
    Entrepreneurship

    The Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour Returns, Highlights 8 Black Women-owned Businesses in Philadelphia

    March 19, 2024

    The Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour was launched four years ago by Jeannine Cook, the owner of Harriett’s Bookshop in Fishtown, writes David Matthau for WHYY.…

  • Harriett's Bookshop exterior with customers.
    Literature

    Harriett’s Bookshop Owner Gains Wave of Support Amid Challenges Caused By Recent Flood

    December 1, 2023

    On Thanksgiving Day, Harriett’s Bookshop owner Jeannine Cook received a call informing her that her business was flooded, and while it was devastating, supporters took…

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