This week, we decided to highlight one of our most prestigious past members, Constance Lindsay Skinner. Skinner was a playwright, critic, editor, and author active from early in the 20th century until her death in 1939. She was also one of the first women to hold a major editorial position…
Shlemiel Crooks: A Passover Musical A family musical revue based on books by award-winning author Anna Olswanger Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 11 am A boy and his dog stop the ghost of Pharaoh from ruining Passover in this warm-hearted family musical based on the children’s books Shlemiel Crooks and…
In her New York Bookwoman column, “UN Corner,” Jill Tardiff highlights UN Women and their recent efforts towards women’s empowerment. UN Women Co-Sponsored Events during the 56th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (27 Feb – 9 Mar). The theme of the 56th Session on the Status…
Did you know that the WNBA has a YouTube channel? There are currently 15 videos posted in total, dealing with the non-profit work done with Women for Women International, as well as interviews with accomplished members. The videos from last year’s “Join Me on the Bridge” campaign, which we wrote…
McNally Jackson is an independent bookstore, opportunely located on Prince Street in NYC. Along with their two floors of books, McNally Jackson boasts a full calendar of events and a bustling cafe. Aspiring to be a hub of Manhattan’s literary culture, McNally Jackson takes a unique approach to layout and…
The days have been getting longer, the temperatures have been getting warmer, and we may have wanted to spend every minute outside soaking in some much needed sun, but WNBA-NYC members have been hard at work. Check out some member updates below. Lorraine Abramson will be speaking at the 92nd Street…
By Erica Misoshnik Riding the subway can hardly be called a pleasant experience. At best, some of those dancing kids jump into your car and offer some entertainment during your commute. At worst, you have to put up with line changes, signal failures, and crowding that would make even the…
In this week’s New York Bookwoman piece, Dorothy James, fresh off the “road” from her first Blog Tour, discusses her experiences and offers some insight. The idea of a blog tour, I heard, was not to sell books but to generate buzz. What is buzz, I thought, and do I…
Award season may have ended in Hollywood, but at the WNBA, it’s just beginning. The nomination period for the WNBA award has officially started! Can you name a fellow bookwoman with an outstanding contribution to the world of books and literature? Is she “a living American woman who derives part…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) presents “Ashley Judd in Conversation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.” The event will take place on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at 3:00 pm in Conference Room 2 of the North Lawn Building of UN Headquarters in New…
