The 2022 Great Group Reads Announcement NEW YORK — September 28, 2022 — The Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) is proud to announce its 2022 Great Group Reads list. The annual list features 20 books that were chosen by a reading committee of 46 readers out of hundreds of submissions. The books were chosen for […]
Hannah Oliver Depp Wins 2021 WNBA Award
The Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) announces that the 2021 WNBA Award winner is Hannah Oliver Depp, owner of Loyalty Bookstores in Petworth, DC and downtown Silver Spring, MD. “Nominations for this year’s award ran the gamut from publisher to children’s book author to biographer,” said NC Weil, WNBA Award chair. “What distinguishes Oliver Depp is her meritorious work […]
Congratulations to the 2020 Writing Contest Winners!
The Women’s National Book Association congratulates the winners of the 2020 WNBA Writing Contest. Every year, hundreds of writers submit their very best writing. This year’s categories were fiction, creative nonfiction, flash prose, and poetry. The contest is open to both WNBA members and non-members. WNBA members get a 25% discount off of the entry fee. […]
Kara Vernor Announced as Contest Flash Prose Judge
Introducing Kara Vernor Kara Vernor writes flash. Her wit and keen observation find a voice in dynamic, edgy stories. How she describes the process of flash writing illuminates volumes in small spaces. She’s had a long relationship with this genre and gives homage to a high school instructor. Balanced sentences layered with stated and inferred […]
Francesca Lia Block to Serve as Contest Fiction Judge
Introducing Francesca Lia Block We are thrilled to announce this year’s fiction judge, Francesca Lia Block. Francesca writes fiction, nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. A prolific storyteller, Francesca has authored over 25 books and has had stories, poems, essays, and interviews published in the Los Angeles Times, the L.A. Review of Books, Spin, Nylon, Black Clock, The Fairy Tale Review, and Rattle, among others. She has also adapted her […]
Meet Our Creative Nonfiction Judge Mireya S. Vela
Mireya S. Vela will serve as the 2020 WNBA Writing Contest’s creative nonfiction judge. Introducing Mireya S. Vela Mireya S. Vela is a Mexican American creative nonfiction writer, storyteller, and artist in Los Angeles. Both serious and gregarious, she tells great tales, using stark, pointed language, mythic themes, and deep examination. Much like her artwork, Mireya layers meaning between the […]
Women’s National Book Association–Greater Philadelphia
In our fourth official year as a chapter, Greater Philadelphia is growing strong! Our members make this chapter so unique and special. From sharing our passion for reading and writing books to promoting literacy and service for people of all ages, our goal is always to lift and inspire. We make sure that all of […]
Women’s National Book Association – New York City
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 […]
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 […]