Women’s National Book Association – New York City is a vibrant community of literary women. It is also our flagship chapter. They’ve had a very busy fall with networking events, the Brooklyn Book Festival, the annual UN DPI/NGO conference, and literary panels. In addition, members write for their chapter blog. Enjoy a few of their […]
The Power behind the WNBA: Laurel Stokes, New York City
The member diversity in the WNBA makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Laurel Stokes (New York City), WNBA-New York City‘s president, to the “Power behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself. I’m the president of the WNBA’s New York […]
Pinckley Prizes for Crime Fiction
On Saturday evening, October 6, 2018, WNBA New Orleans presented the annual Pinckley Prizes for Crime Fiction at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center in New Orleans. The event recognizes two writers for Distinguished Body of Work and for Debut Novel in the crime fiction genre. The prizes were created in 2012 […]
The Power Behind the WNBA: Rae Theodore, Greater Philadelphia
The member diversity in the WNBA makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Rae Theodore (Greater Philadelphia), WNBA-Greater Philadelphia‘s president, to the “Power behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself. My name is Rae Theodore, and I work as an […]
Women’s National Book Association: Members’ Noteworthy News
The Women’s National Book Association is home to a talented membership who do so much to promote literacy in our communities. Kudos to these members for their outstanding work! National News: Rosalind Reisner (New York), Tabitha Whissemore (Washington, DC), and Linda Rosen (South Florida) had a great afternoon at George Mason University’s […]
The Power behind the WNBA: Lisa Braxton, Boston
The member diversity in the WNBA makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Lisa Braxton (Boston), WNBA-Boston’s board member-at-large, to the “Power behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself. I’m a former president of the Boston chapter of WNBA and […]
Remembering Todd H. Bol, Founder of Little Free Libraries
Todd H. Bol, founder of Little Free Libraries and the recipient of the WNBA’s Second Century Prize, died October 18 of pancreatic cancer. He was sixty-two. He built the first Little Free Library in 2009 after the death of his mother, a teacher and avid reader. The little miniature schoolhouse in his front yard in […]
A Haunt Actor’s Life: Christine Lajewski (Boston)
I wait in the shadows for my next victim. My garments are caked with grave dirt and my hair is matted with dead leaves and twigs. I flaunt the grays, greens, and purples of putrefying flesh. A man and a woman in pristine business attire pass my corner, and I lunge, threatening in a gravelly […]
The Power Behind the WNBA: Beth Frerking, Nashville President
The member diversity in the WNBA makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Beth Frerking (Nashville), WNBA-Nashville’s president, to the “Power behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself. I’m Beth Frerking, president of the Nashville chapter and a high […]
National Reading Group Month: 2018 Great Group Reads
Great Group Reads Process For eleven years now, the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) has promoted the value of books and reading with National Reading Group Month (NRGM) initiatives. Great Group Reads is one such initiative. It invites members from all chapters to read books submitted by publishers that might be a good fit for […]