NYTimes Bestselling Author of DR. MÜTTER'S MARVELS. Up Next: THE BALLAD OF THE FUGITIVE WILLIAM PARKER (@simonschuster, Fall 2026). She/her. Philly Girl.
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Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz retweeted
Look at this CREW! 🤩👏 What a night—thanks to all who joined us on Sunday for the incredible conversation with Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz, Ernest Cline, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Scott Woods. It was such a privilege to be with you all! ❤️
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"[A] thorough, propulsive retelling." —@ALA_Booklist
The Ballad of the Fugitive William Parker by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz, on-sale today: bit.ly/4wz5Rjg
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In 1851, Black residents in Lancaster County fought off an enslaver with scythes, rakes and guns. The incident, which led to a federal treason trial, is detailed in a Philly author's new book 'The Ballad of Fugitive William Parker.' phillyvoice.com/ballad-of-wi…
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🍁NEW NON-FICTION🍁
The Ballad of the Fugitive William Parker: A True Tale of Love, Murder, Treason, and Ordinary Folks Who Saved America by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz
The extraordinary forgotten story of an event known in its day as "the first shots of the Civil War."
ALT New at the Stacyville Public Library. The Ballad of the Fugitive William Parker, A True Tale of Love, Murder, Treason, and Ordinary Folks Who Saved America by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz.
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Check out the excellent @wsj journal review by Charles Lane of the new book by @coaptowicz. wsj.com/arts-culture/books/t…
Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz retweeted
Attended an intimate convo w Amber Tamblyn& Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz (Dr. Mutter’s Marvels) for the incredible new book by @coaptowicz on the little known history of a formerly enslaved freedom fighter. She’s on tour- highly encourage catching this delightfully compelling author
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New from bestselling author of Dr. Mütter’s Marvels, Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz's THE BALLAD OF THE FUGITIVE WILLIAM PARKER, is an electrifying true story of resistance, courage, and hope.
Available this fall—preorder a copy today: bit.ly/4wz5Rjg
SIGNED COPIES of my latest poetry collection, AGAINST VANISHING (@writebloody) are available while supplies last at Austin's BookPeople! While supplies last! Click link below!
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Hey Philly! I'm coming out next week & doing a DR MUTTER'S MARVELS event at @BNPhillyPA on Mon Sept 11th at 6pm! It's FREE! See you then!
If you have been introduced to Thomas Dent Mütter and the incredible @MutterMuseum by my work, please consider signing this petition, which aims to help preserve Dr Mütter's vision and protect the work done by generations of devoted caretakers:
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For more information about what is happening, here is the latest from the @PhillyInquirer:
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Grateful to the family, friends, & colleagues who encouraged, buoyed, & championed me & this work, & helped make this announcement possible!
Taking leave from Twitter to hammer away at this book! See y'all on the other side! (& for signed books, as always, holler @BookPeople !)
Deeply honored to break my Twitter fast to announce that I’m returning to our hometown next month to be inducted into the @CentralHighPHL Hall of Fame, alongside fellow poet @Poet_Major, among others! Info & tix can be found in the link! #255forLIFE centralhighalumni.com/all-ne…
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The figs we ate wrapped in bacon.
The gelato we consumed greedily:
coconut milk, clove, fresh pear.
—Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz
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May is National Inventors Month! We have a stellar book display here at the library featuring brilliant books about inventors, inventors and innovations!
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#NationalInventorsMonth #GreatBooks
Signing off from Twitter as I work on my next project! Shout out to kindergarten Cristin, who knew my 2022 mantra back in 1981.
See you on the other side, friends! (& for signed books, as always, holler at @BookPeople!)
My #FridayRead is BLACK NERD PROBLEMS by @OmarHolmon & @willevanswrites! With books this funny, smart & insightful, I’m afraid my reading hiatus from Twitter only continues!
Hey hey! National treasure @mikemcgee invited me to read alongside old pals @derrickbrown @robbieqt & @NazelahJ TONIGHT! Ticket info linked in the tweet & times are West Coast! SEE YOU THERE, FRIENDS!
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Hopping back #onhere because @OmarHolmon & @willevanswrites’ BLACK NERD PROBLEMS is out *next week*! Pls snag this brilliant, hilarious, timely collection of essays & facts DAY ONE from yr favorite local indie & gift yourself the perfect book to ride out the apocalypse. 🖖🏽📚❤️
