***DISCOUNT!*** Independence Seaport Museum Gets On the Loose in Philadelphia

Family-friendly book signing with cartoonist Sage Stossel

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Thursday, July 2, 2015) – Independence Seaport Museum will host a book signing with author and illustrator Sage Stossel on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The award-winning cartoonist will host a family-friendly book signing of the latest installment of her popular children’s series, On the Loose in Philadelphia. The book signing is included with regular Museum admission.

Philly Burb Moms receive a special discount! Our readers can receive $2 off admission. Please note, kids ages 2 and under are free. Up to 4 discounts per family (total is $8 off) . Valid only on July 8th, 2015. Simply mention you’d like the “Philly Burb Moms” discount and then ENJOY your experience!

Over 100 animals are hiding cleverly in favorite Philadelphia locations in this colorfully-illustrated rhyming picture book. Additional attractions include Philadelphia Zoo, Independence Hall, Rittenhouse Square and the Italian Market.

Book signing guests will get to meet with Stossel, talk animals and get their book signed. Copies are available in the Museum gift shop for $14.99 (plus tax).

After the signing, guests are invited to explore the Seaport Museum’s exhibit galleries and National Landmark historic ships, Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna.

Sage Stossel’s cartoons have been featured in the New York Times, the Atlantic.com, and the Boston Globe. On the Loose in Philadelphia is the third book in her popular children’s series On the Loose.

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For more details, visit www.phillyseaport.org/ontheloose.

About Sage Stossel

Sage Stossel is an editor and cartoonist for The Atlantic.com and a regular contributor of cartoons to The Boston Globe and The Provincetown Banner, for which she received a 2009 New England Press Association Award. Her cartoons have been featured by The New York Times Week in Review, CNN Headline News, Cartoon Arts International/The New York Times Syndicate, The Boston Globe, Editorial Humor, Copyediting, and elsewhere. Her work is also included in Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year, (2005, 2006, 2009 & 2010 editions) and Attack of the Political Cartoonists. She is author/illustrator of the children’s books On the Loose in Boston (2009) and On the Loose in Washington, DC (2013).

About Independence Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum maintains one of the largest maritime collections in North America, combining more than 25,000 artifacts with hands-on exhibits and large-scale ship models. The Museum is currently constructing a full-size waterline model of an American topsail schooner of the late 18th century period. During construction, visitors can experience the atmosphere at one of Philadelphia’s first shipyards while getting hands-on and trying out traditional boatbuilding techniques. Additionally, the Museum features a traditional wooden boat shop, the J. Welles Henderson Archives and Library and a 530-seat concert hall, home to the Penn’s Landing Playhouse. The Museum also includes two National Historic Landmark ships—the Spanish-American War cruiser, Olympia, and the World War II submarine Becuna. Admission is $15.00 for Adults, $10 for children 3-12 and Seniors, Museum members and children 2 and under are free. Visit http://www.phillyseaport.org for more information.

Disclaimer: In exchange for this post, Independence Seaport Museum is giving our readers a discount.