Bookish Events: An Online October
See what the WNBA-NYC has instore for the rest of this month! You won’t want to miss these Online October events.
Category: Current
Remembering Joanna Cole
Joanna Cole was best known as the author of the Magic School Bus series, and as an award-winning children’s author of over 250 books.
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.
Remembering Joanna Cole
Joanna Cole was best known as the author of the Magic School Bus series, and as an award-winning children’s author of over 250 books.
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.
