By: Rachel Slaiman, President WNBA-NYC Chapter From heavy rain, wind and hail that canceled this event in 2022, to refreshing air and sunshine in 2023, the Brooklyn Book Festival made a huge return in Borough Hall, Brooklyn, New York on October 1, 2023. The festival pays homage to independent and…
by Rachel Slaiman Despite the pouring rain and wet roads, members of the WNBA-NYC chapter braved the elements to pay homage to Independent Bookstore Day on April 29, 2023. In its second year, the crowd was small, but the energy was high as they traveled around pre-planned independent bookstores in…
by Rachel Slaiman Why do you write? What makes you sit down and want to tell your story? How long has it been since you said, “I want to write this book, but I cannot because…. (insert reason).” Many of us are all too familiar with these questions and do…
by Hope Lawrence Sure, we all know that libraries are commonly known for borrowing books, collaboration, and attending events. Arguably, there is a display or two of the rich history of a particular library which then leads to curiosity of “tell me more”. Rather than venturing to a Smithsonian museum…
Back in October 2022, the WNBA’s NYC Chapter held the virtual panel, Transformative Women, with authors of two compelling nonfiction books that tell true stories of impressive women who were ahead of their times in many ways. Members and non-members spanning eight states across the country were joined by moderator…
Description Description: Meet the authors featured in the historical fiction panel on November 30th and learn some of the award-winning novels that focus on the dazzling jazz era of the 1920s. The main characters of these novels bring a strong and advancing approach to the time in order to show that a…
Description Description: Meet the authors of two compelling nonfiction books and learn the true stories of impressive women who were ahead of their times in many ways. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, these women changed the idea of what women’s work is and advocated for women’s freedoms and rights,…
In recent years, the publishing industry has thrived more than ever for aspiring authors to be published on many different platforms and break away from traditional publishing. Hybrid, small press, and independent publishing are among the [new] ways to be published. Going through this route does not always mean it…
Description: The Big 5 Publishers are not the only places to get your book published. Now, more than ever, hybrid, independent, and university presses offer more options to get your book published. Come hear how the authors Cheryl J. Fish, Celia Jeffries, and DeMisty D. Bellinger were able to go…
