Blog Editor, Author at Women's National Book Association

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!

The Ladies Who Brunch Discuss: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

Over the summer, The Ladies Who Brunch discussed the social and political issues that drove character development in The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane.

Ladies Who Brunch Discuss At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen

The Ladies Who Brunch discussed At the Water’s Edge, where a wakeup call prompts two female characters to re-evaluate their lives.

From the UN: World Press Freedom Day 2018

Our UN correspondent Marilyn Berkman shares information about a high-level World Press Freedom Day briefing in the wake of violence against journalists.

Speaking Up for Youth at UN’s CTAUN 2108

WNBA Youth Representative to the UN shares some key discussion points from a recent conversation at the UN.

Running Programs at the WNBA-NYC

New president of the WNBA-NYC Laurel Stokes talks about being co-VP of programs – a role currently open for any members who want to be more involved!

Open Mic, Bold Voices: Writers Read at Madison Avenue Baptist Church

At the annual WNBA-NYC Open Mic night, bold voices shared their work to an enrapt audience.

Three Truths About Book Awards

Christa Avampato shares thoughts on recently receiving a Nautilus Book Award for Young Adult Fiction for her novel Emerson Page and Where the Light Enters.

Ladies Who Brunch Discuss Manhattan Beach

At Ladies Who Brunch, the transformational time and personal reflection in Jennifer Egan’s Manhattan Beach were key topics.

Get Involved with the WNBA!

Wondering how to get more involved with the WNBA? Apply to the open board positions for Co-VP of Programs! If you can’t commit to the role now, send in your Member News for The Bookwoman.

Writing your query: How to prep for Query Roulette

Query Roulette is in a few days! Take the weekend to finish fine-tuning your query, with advice directly from some of the agents who have participated in Query Roulette!

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