The WNBA: Connecting, educating, advocating and leading in the literary community since 1917!
The Women’s National Book Association was established in 1917 and celebrated the organization’s centennial in 2017 with a series of literary events nationwide, a publication celebrating the history of women in the world of books, a list of 100 essential books by women authors, and a grant to a non-profit literacy organization.
San Francisco Chapter: 2019-20 Program
Upcoming Events
October 16 – San Francisco Values
While San Francisco is ground zero for global technological innovation, it is also renowned as being in the vanguard for a variety of cultural movements: Literary, musical and sports. And, San Francisco policies were among the first of all US cities to institute committed environmental laws. But culture isn’t all San Francisco is famous for; It also has been a hotbed of political change. San Francisco legislation addresses the needs of all citizens, demonstrating compassion and fairness. Come … [Read More...]
September 30 – Blogging for Authors with Nina Amir and Nita Sweeney
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 12pm Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, a blog can be a fun writing endeavor that also helps you build platform, gain authority, get published, and promote your books. Despite these facts, many writers balk at the idea of starting and maintaining a blog. Others begin blogging but have no idea how to do so effectively. If you’d like to learn why and how to blog—and to do so successfully—join two long-time bloggers and published authors—Nina Amir and Nita … [Read More...]
September 25 – WNBA-SF Chapter Virtual Happy Hour Mixer
Join us: Friday, September 25, 2020 5pm-7pm We miss you! Let’s get together and catch up on what you’re up to and share how everyone is doing while social distancing and devouring epic reads in your bathtub. Everyone will get time to share including any writing, new articles, books, virtual classes or awards. Please do share your latest news as we need all the good news we can get nowadays, right? It’s a MIXER, so bring a literary friend or two to join the fun. We appreciate our members and … [Read More...]
Board Members at work planning the upcoming Fall Program, May 2018
L to R: Jan Schmuckler, Mary Volmer, Joan Gelfand, Brenda Knight, Sue Wilhite. Standing: Elise Marie Collins