Free Library’s cooking program promotes community, language learning in Philly

Free Library’s cooking program promotes community, language learning in Philly

“Food is community and connection.”  This is the philosophy Shayla Felton-Dorsey uses as the chef at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Edible Alphabet program.  The once-a-week, three-hour class teaches English vocabulary, phrases and conversation skills to participants while also cooking dishes and learning more about the ingredients.  The program offers participants the opportunity to learn about other cultures and apply this knowledge to Phi…