On Wednesday, November 5th, The Women’s Nation Book Association, NYC Chapter will be hosting a panel on “Balancing Commitment & Craft in Political Fiction.” Politically Infused Fiction has the potential to open eyes and change minds, to illuminate injustice and lead readers to consider issues in fresh ways. Panelists include…
The Women’s National Book Association is asking YOU, our valued members, to nominate a “living American woman who derives a part or all of her income from books and allied arts and who has performed meritorious work in the world of books beyond the duties or responsibilities of her profession…
This annual author panel celebrates National Reading Group Month and Great Group Reads. Join us for a discussion with acclaimed authors Jean Hanff Korelitz, You Should Have Known; Kimberly McCreight,Reconstructing Amelia; Susan Rieger, The Divorce Papers; and Lucy Rosenthal, The World of Rae English. Moderated by Tessa McGovern Smith, of bookgirl.tv. Members receive free admission, plus a $15.00 Strand…
On Thursday, October 2nd, 10 women from the NYC Chapter of the WNBA met for a Neighborhood Lunch at Mitali East and for a tour of the new location of St. Mark’s Bookshop (//www.stmarksbookshop.com/) at 136 East Third Street in the East Village. The conversations ranged from books to the…
Guest Bloggers: Linda Rosen and Rachel Slaiman The Brooklyn Book Festival pays homage to independent and literary presses across the nation as well as independent book stores and organizations such as WNBA, National Reading Group Month and The Authors Guild. With each booth having its own unique style and…
This fall, the WNBA-NYC Chapter will partner with Kids Research Center, a non-profit focused on children’s literacy, to collect new and gently-used books for children. Kids Research Center (KRC) was founded by WNBA member, Marlene Veloso, and provides free literacy programs to children and families living in low-income neighborhoods. To…
Women’s National Book Association – NYC Chapter Fall 2014 Programs Throughout the year, the Women’s National Book Association New York Chapter has networking events, book panels, and skill-building workshops for members. There is something for everyone! Check our website www.wnba-nyc.org for news of upcoming events. BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL Sunday,…
On Wednesday, May 14, 2014 the WNBA-NYC chapter (/) inducted the following new Executive Officers at their annual meeting held at the AAP Offices in New York City. This distinguished group of women will serve two-year terms as part of their induction and will continue to promote the WNBA-NYC’s mission…
Letter from the NYC Chapter President September 9th, 2014 Dear WNBA Community, It is wonderful to be back to work now that the summer has come and gone. While I will miss the warm days and sunny skies, I do love the fall, a bit more routine and all of…
Summer neighborhood lunch!
