Yesterday, the WNBA-NYC chapter hosted the panel event, “Digital Marketing and PR in Book Publishing: Driving Buzz and Sales.” Mere hours after the event, we were excited to note that Gabe Habash had already written an excellent article about the panel for Publishers Weekly. An excerpt from his article follows,…
Last week we brought you Jill Tardiff’s article from her New York Bookwoman column. This week we wanted to showcase Elaine Whitehouse’s piece on promoting global awareness in schools.Committee on Teaching About the United Nations (CTAUN) – Promoting Global Awareness in Our Schools By Elaine Whitehouse CTAUN, which…
We can’t wait for tomorrow’s Digital Marketing and PR Panel moderated by Susannah Greenberg! The event starts at 12:30 PM (Check-in at 12:15 PM) at the Hachette Atrium, located on 237 Park Avenue. Enter @ Lexington between 45th and 46th Streets, 13th floor (Map) The event is sold out but if…
In our never ending quest to find the best events, hot spots, and indie bookstores in NYC, we came across WORD bookstore and just couldn’t wait to get the word out! (We also couldn’t wait to make cheesy puns about its name!) All jokes aside, WORD is an independent bookstore in Greenpoint,…
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…
