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The Women’s National Book Association was founded in 1917 by female booksellers who weren’t allowed in the men’s organizations. Nearly 100 years later, the WNBA is still supporting women in the book industry through literary events, networking, literacy projects, workshops, open mic nights, book clubs, and many other entertaining programs throughout the season!

WNBA Wednesday: Days Away from Deadlines

Can you believe we are already 11 days into December! While navigating the holiday crowds, parties and end of the year work don’t forget December 15th. Here at WNBA that’s a pretty big day this month. December 15th is Deadline Day for both the Pannell Award and WNBA National Writing…

Holiday Party: Mix and A-Mingle is a Swell Time

Holiday Party: Mix and A-Mingle is a Swell Time – by Liberty Schauf Liberty Schauf is the WNBA-NYC Blog and Social Media Co-Editor. Liberty moved to New York from Houston in May 2012. She completed her M.S. in Publishing degree at Pace University in December 2012. Her career goal is to…

Out and About: Winter is Coming

International Crime Book Group: Total Chaos Those with a taste for intrigue and a desire to escape from the holiday hustle will love this meeting of Housing Works Bookstore Café’s International Crime Book Group. This month they’ll discuss Jean-Claude Izzo’s Total Chaos, a thriller set in Marseilles. Copies of the book will be available…

WNBA National Writing Contest Deadline Nears

Now that the Thanksgiving Holiday is over we can concentrate on the next big date in our lives. The second annual WNBA National Writing Contest deadline is December 15th! That’s only 11 days away! Final edits and finishing touches should be underway since the deadline is looming. Also, don’t forget…

Member Monday: Uncoming Event Reminders

Happy Monday, WNBA-ers! I hope you all had wondering Thanksgivings and are recovering from turkey overload. The holidays are just getting started and we have a great event happening this week! Our annual holiday party is this Thursday, December 5th at 6:00pm. If you haven’t RSVPed yet, now’s the time…

Out and About: Reminders & Events

First off two reminders: Indies First Day is tomorrow, Saturday, November 30th. It’s a day where you go to Independent Bookstores throughout the five boroughs and support them and yourself by hand-selling your books or a friend’s books to others in the bookstore. Get out there and help support Independent…

Bookmark This! 12 Thanksgiving Recipes From Famous Authors

Still deciding your Thanksgiving menu? Need some inspiration? Stop trolling cooking websites, channels, and cookbooks. Thanksgiving is a great time to turn to some famous authors and try one of their recipes, like these 12 Thanksgiving Recipes. These mouth watering recipes will not only be a great addition to your…

Member Monday: Thankful Tidings

Happy Monday WNBA-ers! Welcome to our November members news update. It’s Thanksgiving week and some of our WNBA-NYC members have news that we’re sure they are truly thankful for. Check it out below, and be sure to congratulate them on their accomplishments in the comments. Joan Regen-Ramirez‘s book Jamie is…

Out and About: Events to Be Thankful For

Attention Art-Lovers! Norman Rockwell fans unite for this can’t-miss conversation between biographer and art critic Deborah Solomon, author of American Mirror: The Life and Art of Norman Rockwell, and Jason Farago, contributor to publications like the Guardian, the London Review of Books, The New Republic, and editor of The Bugle.…

WNBA Wednesday: Annual Holiday Party

Hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us! And with that comes our chapter’s annual Holiday Party. The annual chapter holiday get-together is a great time to relax and enjoy good food and conversation. Meet up with old friends and make some new ones! Find out about all…

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