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Power Behind the WNBA: Andrea Brown

Headshot of Andrea Brown, WNBA-San Francisco.

The Bookwoman Blog welcomes Andrea Brown (WNBA-San Francisco) to our “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series. Read about Andrea and her career in publishing.

Power Behind the WNBA: Carolyn T. Wilson

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The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As Bookwomen, we believe Books Have Power. “The Bookwoman” welcomes Carolyn T. Wilson (WNBA-Nashville) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series!

Power Behind the WNBA: Kate Farrell

Headshot of a smiling Kate Farrell.

The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As Bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Kate Farrell (WNBA-San Francisco) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series!

Power Behind the WNBA: Kathleen Burkinshaw

Photo of Kathleen Burkinshaw holding a copy of The Last Cherry Blossom.

The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As Bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Kathleen Burkinshaw (WNBA-Charlotte) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself.  I’m a Japanese American author residing in Charlotte, NC, who is a […]

Power Behind the WNBA: Sarah “Bebe” Brechner

Headshot of Bebe (Sarah) Brechner, co-VP of the WNBA.

The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As Bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Bebe Brechner (WNBA-Nashville) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself.  My work in the information industry involves managing and developing academic […]

Power Behind the WNBA: Karen Kersting

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The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Karen Kersting (WNBA-New Orleans) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself.  Since arriving in the city in 1982, I refer to […]

Power Behind the WNBA: Jane Kinney Denning

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The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Jane Kinney Denning (WNBA-NYC) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself.  I am a writer, an editor, and the immediate past […]

Power Behind the WNBA: Pat D’Innocenzo

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The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Pat D’Innocenzo (WNBA-Nashville) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself.  I am Pat D’Innocenzo, and I belong to the Greater Philadelphia […]

Power Behind the WNBA: Paula Watts

Headshot of Paul Watts, WNBA-Nashville member.

Each week, the Bookwoman blog introduces one of our members. At the WNBA, we embrace the diverse backgrounds and varied interests of our members. Learning more about each other through the weekly “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series allows us to become more connected. Meet this week’s interviewee: Paula Watts, WNBA-Nashville!

Power Behind the WNBA: Tabitha Whissemore, DC

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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 Tabitha Whissemore (WNBA-DC) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself. For three years, I have been president of the Washington, D.C., chapter of the WNBA. At […]

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