Want to build your resume and gain non-profit experience? Two excellent volunteer opportunities are available in the New York City chapter of the Women’s National Book Association! Corresponding Secretary The Corresponding Secretary is responsible for communications about chapter activities and events, including: Weekly emails via Constant Contact Updating and managing…
The WNBA-NYC holiday party has a new venue! The holiday party will now be held at the Association of American Publishers, located at 71 Fifth Ave. (between 14th and 15th), on the 2nd floor. While this means we won’t get to eat at the Arte Cafe, there will be plenty…
It hardly seems possible, but the holidays are right around the corner! And what better way to celebrate than to spend some quality time with amazing book women and Italian food? Join the WNBA-NYC on Tuesday, December 4th, from 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM, for a special members-only holiday party! …
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BOOK ASSOCIATION STREAMLINES NOMINATION PROCESS FOR THE WNBA PANNELL AWARD Since 1983, the Women’s National Book Association has awarded one of the most prestigious honors in children’s bookselling. Given annually at BookExpo America’s Children’s Book and Author Breakfast, the WNBA Pannell Award recognizes bookstores that enhance their communities…
Well, Sandy the Frankenstorm has come and gone, but left quite a mess in her wake! We hope everyone in the area is safe and fared well through the storm. Due to the storm, the Neighborhood Lunch has been rescheduled to November 6th at 12:30 PM. Hopefully, NY transportation will…
One of the most exciting events of the WNBA-NYC season is just around the corner! Join us for an evening of discussion, when we speak with a panel of publishing professionals representing the entire process of publishing young adult books. Each panelist will share their experiences and insights about what…
The following blog post was written by Great Group Reads Chair Rosalind Reisner, and originally posted on her blog, A Reader’s Place, on October 14th. For the past several years I’ve chaired the reading committee that selects the titles for the Great Group Reads list that comes out in September…
October is National Reading Group Month! The WNBA-NYC, with event partner Strand Book Store, is celebrating “October is National Reading Group Month!” by hosting a National Reading Group Month Panel. Join NRGM Great Group Reads Chair Rosalind Reisner in conversation with an amazing line-up of authors: Ben Ryder Howe—My Korean…
After years of celebrating published authors, extraordinary book women, and others in the field, we have decided it is time to celebrate emerging writers with our 1st Annual National Writing Contest. The deadline to submit your work is November 1st, so don’t delay! Please send only your highest caliber work.…
There are a lot of excellent reasons to drop by the Brooklyn Book Festival this Sunday, including the WNBA-NYC booth! We will be there from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, September 23rd, at Booth 130, representing the New York chapter. Thank you to the many women who have volunteered to…
