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…
Now thru November 15, 2013, The WNBA is accepting submissions for the 2nd Annual National Writing Contest! Guidelines: Unpublished work only Must be 18 years of age or older to enter Short fiction only; 2500 word limit No memoir or novel excerpts 3-5 pages of poetry; 35 lines per page…
Season Kick-Off and Networking Party September 11, 2013 6:00 – 8:30pm Location to be provided upon RSVP Join us for a chance to network and catch up with your fellow WNBA-NYC members. Bring friends who may be interested in joining our organization. There will be book give-aways for all paid-up…
Summer is winding down, and the WNBA-NYC is gearing up for a season full of events and outings. Don’t miss out on our Neighborhood Lunches, author panels, and networking parties. Click here for a partial list of upcoming events. And be sure to check the blog for more details on…
The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter Gottesman Exhibition Hall NYPL, Schwarzman Building (5th Ave. and 42nd St.) Wednesday, July 10 2013, 6:00-6:45 pm “The ABC of It draws on collections across the Library to present the literature for children and teens against a sweeping backdrop of history, the arts,…
As seen on Shelf Awareness: Ann Patchett Presented with WNBA Award “Even though I didn’t know I was applying for the job, I have somehow become the spokesperson for independent bookselling,” said Ann Patchett, calling books “my religion.” The author and bookseller was speaking during a reception held at her…
We know its summer and the industry is slowing down, but the WNBA-NYC blog is not! As a summer initiative, we want to highlight our members in different ways. Member Mondays will now include the Blog Roll Call. In addition to having your blog added to the blog roll, Mondays…
BEA Dinner Thursday, May 30, 2013 Pepe Giallo (253 10th Ave.) 5:45pm – 8:00pm NYC Chapter (WNBA-NYC) will be hosting a dinner for chapter members attending Book Expo America (BEA). This is a fun opportunity to make new connections with fellow book professionals and book lovers, talk about industry trends,…
This week, the winners of the 2013 WNBA Pannell Book Award were announced. Congratulations to Nicola’s Books in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Bookbug in Kalamazoo! This list of 2013 Nominees included: General Bookstores Avid Book Shop, Athens, GA Byrd’s Books, Bethel, CT Nicola’s Books, Ann Arbor, MI Newtonville Books, Newtonville,…
NYC Book Crawl Thursday, May 09 4:45PM- 7:30PM Happening Thursday, May 9th is the WNBA-NYC’s second annual NYC Bookstore Crawl. Members will have the chance to visit some of the city’s most successful and enduring independent bookstores. Join us for great book conversation, the chance to simply browse the shelves…
