There’s still time to RSVP for next week’s National Reading Group Month author panel at The Strand Bookstore. The event starts at 7pm and is open to the public. WNBA members receive free admission, plus a $15 Strand gift card. Non-members must pay $15 at the door. Don’t miss this…
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe 126 Crosby Street Bridget Jones Is MAD ABOUT THE BOY October 16, 2o13 7:00pm *Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission is $15 (donation to Housing Works) through Eventbrite. “Join best-selling author Helen Fielding to celebrate her iconic heroine’s return after fourteen years of silence in the…
MUSIC & LITERATURE Magazine: U.S launch with Teju Cole, Hari Kunzru, and Peter Breiner “Join us for the U.S. launch of the third issue of Music & Literature, featuring presentations by Teju Cole, Hari Kunzru, Peter Breiner, as well as a live performance of three compositions by Vladimír Godár.” October 10, 2013…
Next month is our exciting author panel in celebration of National Reading Group Month and Great Group Reads! Authors Michèle Forbes, Caroline Leavitt, Bernice McFadden, Roxana Robinson, and John Searles will join us to discuss their latest books and their lives as writers. Be sure to mark your calendars now…
WNBA-NYC member Betsy Bird will be hosting a panel with the Children’s Media Association, featuring 6 new young adult and middle grades authors, sharing their varied experiences and adventures in getting their first books published. Journeys to Publication: a panel with Betsy Bird Monday, October 7, 2013 7:00PM The Hartley…
Brooklyn Book Festival 2013 Sunday, September 22 10:00 am-6:00 pm Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza WNBA Booth 390 Take the 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall; R to Court Street; or A, C, F to Jay Street/Borough Hall Once again, WNBA-NYC chapter will be sharing a booth with the…
If you’ve been looking for something to add to your reading list, the Great Group Reads committee has released its 2013 list for books in celebration of National Reading Group Month. 2013 Selections Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter Big Brother by Lionel Shriver A Constellation…
In Conversation: Ruth Ozeki and Carole DeSanti Wednesday, September 18, 2013 6:00-8:00 pm Reflections Yoga Studio 250 West 49th St., 2nd floor We open our program season with a provocative dialogue between two intriguing authors – both WNBA members – with topics ranging from their latest books, their inspirations, and…
Happy Monday, WNBA-ers and Happy Labor Day! As you enjoy the last official BBQ day of summer, take time to mark your calendars for our chapter’s upcoming fall events. Be sure to return to the blog for more information as each event approaches. September WNBA-NYC Chapter invites members to our…
This fall, the WNBA-NYC is partnering with Kids Research Center to collect new and gently-used books for children. Not sure what books to contribute? Here is a list of KRC likes to collect and what the Housing Authority stocks in their reading rooms: Picture books Early readers Chapter books Middle-grade…
