On Interconnectivity, Infrastructure, and Small Joys: Thoughts from LP Owner, Jonathan Robinson

On Interconnectivity, Infrastructure, and Small Joys: Thoughts from LP Owner, Jonathan Robinson

I was reminded this week of the slow but important work that so many in our community undertake to build and contribute to our city’s social infrastructure.    One of...
August 19, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
July 2021 Events at Little Professor: Authors, Story Time, and More!

July 2021 Events at Little Professor: Authors, Story Time, and More!

This past month at Little Professor, we were fortunate to host a variety of special events! We welcomed authors, local dignitaries, teachers, and plenty of Homewood residents to connect over literacy, conversation, and...
July 28, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
Story Time at Little Professor with Mayor Randall Woodfin

Story Time at Little Professor with Mayor Randall Woodfin

Yesterday we had an incredible story time at the store. Randall Woodfin, the Mayor of Birmingham, joined us as our guest reader! We knew that when spots sold out within...
July 22, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
Children's Painting Class at LP with Elizabeth Hubbard Art

Children's Painting Class at LP with Elizabeth Hubbard Art

June 25, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
Chef & Outdoorsman Hank Shaw at Little Professor Homewood

Chef & Outdoorsman Hank Shaw at Little Professor Homewood

June 25, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
Little Professor's Owner Thoughts on Prime Day: Local is the New Global

Little Professor's Owner Thoughts on Prime Day: Local is the New Global

Local is the New Global Isn’t it crazy that Amazon decides to put things (we don’t even need) on sale, and everyone else jumps into the fray? Low prices have...
June 25, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
Literary Summer Libations from 'Tequila Mockingbird'

Literary Summer Libations from 'Tequila Mockingbird'

As the Alabama days start to get hotter, we're thinking of ways to tamper the heat. Over the next few weeks, we'll be featuring fun summer beverages from Tim Federle's Tequila...
May 26, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
5 Must-Read Books by Gabby of The Literary Vogue

5 Must-Read Books by Gabby of The Literary Vogue

We were so excited when Gabby of Literary Vogue agreed to partner with us and talk about some of her favorite reads. Gabby is an established and revered bookstagrammer, as...
May 21, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
Author Event with Patti Callahan Henry at Little Professor Bookshop

Author Event with Patti Callahan Henry at Little Professor Bookshop

On Sunday, April 25, Little Professor welcomed bestselling author (and Birmingham local) Patti Callahan Henry in celebration of her new book, Surviving Savannah. At the event in downtown Homewood, Patti...
April 26, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
Little Professor Story Time: Register for upcoming dates!

Little Professor Story Time: Register for upcoming dates!

Sign up for our upcoming story times!   Register for May 5 Register for May 12  Like always, both the live reading and the recording will be available on Instagram! For in-person...
April 13, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
Watch the Recording: Little Professor Author Conversation with John Archibald

Watch the Recording: Little Professor Author Conversation with John Archibald

On Tuesday, April 6, Little Professor co-owner, Jonathan Robinson, sat down virtually to talk with John Archibald, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Alabama native, about his new book, Shaking the Gates of...
April 09, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson
Event Recap: Cooking with Chris Hastings hosted by Little Professor

Event Recap: Cooking with Chris Hastings hosted by Little Professor

"Look, when the world is going into chaos, you have to remain calm... If you don’t, you’re going to join the chaos. You won’t be able to step back and...
April 08, 2021 — Jonathan Robinson