Grandma’s Place
Although there are many bookstores throughout New York City, POC owned bookstores are rare. Even rarer is a POC bookstore that caters to children. Grandma’s Place is both.
Fall Sweater and Virtual Book Festival Weather
Early-season virtual book fairs include the Schomburg Center Literary Festival and the Brooklyn Book Festival.
The Social Distancing Life: Rina Mody
It’s been six months since I started working from home, but that passage of time feels both too long and too short for the moments it’s contained.
1920/2020—The Centennial of the 19th Amendment and the “Solidarity of Humanity”
Ratification of the 19th Amendment was certified on August 26th, 1920. In the ensuing 100 years, the “solidarity of humanity” beckoned…
Authors Publishing during the Pandemic
A recap of the WNBA-NYC panel “Authors Publishing during the Pandemic.” A look at how authors, publishing houses, and publicity have changed.
Creating an Author Website
Harriet Shenkman walks readers through her journey to create an author website with the help of her media-savvy designer, Ariel.
Trans Women are Women: A Refutation to JK Rowling
Trans Women Are Women: A Refutation to JK Rowling — there’s no value in excluding trans women from identifying as women.
Virtual Open Mic — Recap
On May 15, adapting to the covid-19 pandemic, WNBA-NYC held its first virtual open mic.
Bookish Events: A Digital June
Bookish Events: A Digital June –these events may not be in person … but there will always be books and there will always be people who want to talk about those books.
George Floyd Protests, How You Can Help
Learn more about the George Floyd protests, the perpetual fight for equality, and see how you can have your charitable donations matched if you’re a WNBA-NYC member!
