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RSVPs now open for our next in-person program!

Back for a second year!

New York Book Forum was a proud contributor to
Poets & Writers’ March 24th dinner gala

Our donation helps support Poets & Writers Magazine and other important resources for creative writers navigating the literary marketplace. Additional resources include professional development, financial support, and validation for writers.

Poets & Writers is a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization.

Calling all colleagues in the publishing industry!

Are you an experienced professional open to serving as a resource for individuals interested in a career in publishing? The Young Publishers Association Mentorship Program is launching this Spring, and we are looking to match experienced professionals with mentees looking to break into the industry.

To sign up, click HERE to fill out the survey and feel free to share with your teams and check out YPA’s website for more information!

NYBF needs your help!

The start of the new school year can be a singular opportunity to develop literacy skills and reading habits that lead to a lifetime of learning. The research is clear that children who grow up with books in their homes are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and financially later in life. At NYBF we also know that reading helps children develop empathy and a greater understanding of the world around them. To quote Stephen King, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.”

But not every child is fortunate enough to have access to books of their own. As of this writing, there are over 33,000 children in the NYC shelter system. We ask you to join us in our effort to put books in the hands of these children who have limited access to reading materials.

Care for the Homeless is a New York City organization that provides healthcare for people experiencing homelessness and distributes donated books to parents and children receiving services in their health centers.

Please consider taking the time to help make a child’s life a bit more magical and perhaps open some doors to the world around them. While all books are welcome and needed, there is a specific need for books for Spanish speakers and children of color in English and Spanish. Donations can be as few as 1 or 2 books or as many as 5 or 6 cartons and can either be dropped off or mailed to:

Jonathan Petrakakos
Development Associate
careforthehomeless.org
30 East 33rd Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016
P: 212-366-4459, x217

New York Book Forum is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization dedicated to building bridges between the entire book publishing world and the public with an emphasis on the importance of reading and promoting literacy. The Forum’s target membership extends beyond those who have worked in some capacity in the book world to include all who embrace and celebrate reading. It is our plan to hold regular in-person and virtual informational forums and facilitate educational opportunities that enhance book creation, production, and distribution across all formats. We envision these activities as helping to promote literacy. At New York Book Forum, reading comes into focus!

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