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
June 15 – Make a Meaningful Gift for Dads, Grads, Grooms, ’n Brides!
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6pm It’s summertime and that means you likely need a special gift for a Dad or Grad in your life. Or, you might be headed to a bridal shower or a wedding and want to do something with extra heart — instead of the same ole registry gifts. WNBA Member Sherry Richert Belul, author of Say it Now, has a great gift idea that is simple to make and can stand alone or pair with something you’ve already bought. Sherry will be leading us in an interactive, joyful, and … [Read More...]
June 18 – WNBA SF’s Juneteenth 2021
Friday, June 18, 2021 12pm What Juneteenth Means to Me: Readings and Discussion by Black Authors of the SF Bay Area Join the WNBA SF in celebrating a holiday full of joy, humor, family and history. Juneteenth celebrates freedom, it is June 19th, the day slaves in Texas learned the Emancipation Proclamation had declared them free two years earlier. Invited authors include: Dr. Kim McMillon is a producer, playwright and contributor to the anthology some Other Blues: New … [Read More...]
June 25 – Productivity for Writers with Debra Eckerling and Paula Rizzo
Friday, June 25, 2021 12pm When was the last time you felt productive? Do you feel like you never had time for your writing projects, personal projects, or self-care? Are you in a hybrid-work or work-from-home situation and feel like you have no balance? As we enter the next phase of the “no longer new” normal, it’s time to embrace a more productive lifestyle. Join authors Paula Rizzo, Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You , and Debra Eckerling, Your Goal Guide: A … [Read More...]
Effie Lee Morris Writing Contest – Date Extended!
2021 Effie Lee Morris Literary Contest - Date Extended! We honor and celebrate women authors and diverse writers and hope to include YOU with our 2021 Effie Lee Morris WNBA-SF Literary Contest, launched October 1, 2020 and running through August 1, 2021. The Women’s National Book Association San Francisco Chapter is pleased and proud to continue the Effie Lee Morris WNBA Literary Awards in honor of our founder. Ms. Morris was a pioneering Black librarian and the founder of this … [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