BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New York Book Forum - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New York Book Forum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T173000 DTSTAMP:20260429T072724 CREATED:20260205T200113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T185747Z UID:2123-1774256400-1774287000@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Publishing Bootcamp 103 DESCRIPTION:New York Book Forum is proud to host a One-Day Workshop: Boosting Book Sales in a Changing Marketplace \nJoin us for a dynamic\, hands-on workshop designed specifically for publishing professionals looking to sharpen their sales strategies and stay competitive in today’s evolving book market. From understanding shifting reader behaviors to mastering metadata\, crafting compelling pitches\, and integrating sales with marketing efforts\, this one-day intensive covers it all. Ideal for sales reps\, marketers\, and publishers alike\, you’ll leave with actionable tools\, fresh insights\, and a clear plan to elevate your book sales across channels. \nThis workshop is ideal for sales\, marketing\, and publishing professionals at any stage in their career. \nProgram Agenda: \nRegistration and Welcome Breakfast — 9:00 – 9:30 am \n\nIcebreaker: “Your favorite book and how would you sell it?”\nOverview of objectives for the day\n\nSession 1: Understanding Today’s Book Buyer — 9:30 – 10:30 am \n\nWho’s buying books in 2025? Trends & demographics\nConsumer behavior post-pandemic\nWhat drives purchases: price\, platform\, genre\, social proof\n\nMorning Break – 10:30 – 10:45 am \nSession 2: Sales Channels Deep Dive — 10:45 am – 12:30 pm \n\nRetail (independent bookstores\, chains\, online retail)\nDirect-to-consumer (DTC) sales strategies\nLibraries & educational markets\nInternational & rights sales\n\nNetworking Lunch – 12:45 – 1:45 pm \nSession 3: Pitching to Buyers — 2:00 – 3:15 pm \n\nHow to craft a compelling pitch for different types of buyers\nTailoring messaging for various audiences (booksellers vs libraries vs DTC customers)\nMock pitch breakout groups and peer feedback\n\nSession 4: Leveraging Metadata & Discoverability? — 3:30 – 4:30 pm \n\nWhy metadata matters\nTips for optimizing keywords\, BISAC codes\, and book descriptions\nCase study: The impact of metadata on sales\nQuick audit exercise: Fix the metadata on a sample book\n\nWrap-Up & Action Planning — 4:45 – 5:15 pm \n\nRecap key takeaways\nQ&A and feedback survey\nHappy Hour\n\n\nRSVPs are now closed URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/publishing-bootcamp-103/ LOCATION:Macmillan Publishing\, 120 Broadway\, 25th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10271\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/special_event_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T072724 CREATED:20250909T213340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T114441Z UID:1882-1765389600-1765396800@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:2025 NYBF Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Join NYBF members\, friends\, and colleagues at our Annual Holiday Party!\nFREE for current NYBF members* and $40 for non-members. Admission includes hot/cold hors d’oeuvres and wine\, beer\, and well drinks from the bar. \nOnce again\, NYBF will be collecting children’s books for Care for the Homeless\, which provides quality healthcare\, human services\, and shelter to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in NYC. There are an estimated 30\,000 children in the NYC shelter system and at a time that is supposed to be filled with joy and festive gatherings\, this is a staggering number of children who are facing the holidays with uncertainty. We hope you will consider bringing a children’s book (perhaps two or three) with you and help make the holidays a little brighter for children who will be spending this season in shelters\, and not in the comfort of home. Thank you!! URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/2025-nybf-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Prime Catch\, 140 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/special_event_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T072724 CREATED:20250903T212900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T182754Z UID:1872-1761154200-1761161400@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Fall Happy Hour Book Swap DESCRIPTION:Event will be at Bleecker Street Bar at 648 Broadway beginning at 5:30pm. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided (2 drink tickets for all attendees good for wine\, beer\, well drinks\, and soda). Don’t forget to bring one book that you will be able to swap for another book. Adult and YA titles only (no children’s books\, please). Book swap starts at 6:45pm. URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/happy-hour-book-swap/ LOCATION:Bleecker Street Bar\, 648 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/special_event_banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T072724 CREATED:20250123T113346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T094836Z UID:1669-1749751200-1749762000@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Sunset Social on the Hudson Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Back for 2025! \nPlease join us for a wonderful evening of food\, drinks\, and conversation while taking in the spectacular views of the Hudson River in support of the New York Book Forum\, Inc. \nProceeds from this event will ensure NYBF’s continued sponsorship of programs\, events\, and literacy advocacy. \nAdmission is $100 per person\, which includes two drink tickets for beer & wine and served hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. A cash bar will be available. URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/sunset-social-on-the-hudson-fundraiser/ LOCATION:The Baylander\, West Harlem Piers\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/special_event_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T072724 CREATED:20250123T112907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T200015Z UID:1665-1746034200-1746043200@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Bingo Book Bash 2025 DESCRIPTION:Back for 2025!\nNew York Book Forum wants to acknowledge the ongoing support of its members by hosting this special Members-only social event! Light refreshments will be provided followed by a few rounds of Bingo with prizes! \nAdmission is open to and free for active NYBF members\, but space is limited so you must RSVP to attend. If you are unsure of your membership status\, please email info@newyorkbookforum.org. \n\nRSVPs are now closed URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/bingo-book-bash-2025/ LOCATION:Hachette Book Group\, 1290 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10104\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/special_event_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T072724 CREATED:20241204T183219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T143944Z UID:1604-1736856000-1736857800@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members Meeting DESCRIPTION:The New York Book Forum Annual Members Meeting will be held January 14\, 2025 at noon. At this meeting\, the President will present a recap of the 2024 season and we will hold elections for the Board’s Class A Directors. \nA link to the meeting and online ballot will be sent to all members whose membership is current as of 1/14/25. We encourage all members who meet this criteria to attend and vote. While not mandatory\, please RSVP below if you plan on attending so we have a sense of headcount. \nAs always\, if you need to renew your membership\, please visit the Membership page of our website. If you are unsure of your membership status\, or have any other questions\, please email info@newyorkbookforum.org. \n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 Annual Meeting RSVP\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneCompany/Organization/Institution URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/2025-annual-members-meeting/ LOCATION:Google Meet CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/special_event_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T072724 CREATED:20240611T213028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T110819Z UID:1406-1733940000-1733947200@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:2024 NYBF Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Please join NYBF members\, friends\, and colleagues at our Annual Holiday Party!\nFREE for current NYBF members and $25 for non-members. Admission includes hot/cold hors d’oeuvres and wine\, beer\, and well drinks from the bar. \nOnce again\, NYBF will be collecting children’s books for Care for the Homeless\, which provides quality healthcare\, human services\, and shelter to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in NYC. As of this writing\, there are over 45\,000 children in the NYC shelter system. At a time that is supposed to be filled with joy and festive gatherings\, this is a staggering number of children who are facing the holidays with uncertainty. Over this holiday season\, we are relying on your generosity to join us in making the holidays a little brighter for children who will be spending this season in shelters\, and not in the comfort of home. Please consider bringing a children’s book (or two) with you and help to open the world a little for children who are spending this season in shelters. Thank you!! URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/2024-nybf-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Prime Catch\, 140 West 46th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/special_event_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T072724 CREATED:20240328T190855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T180858Z UID:975-1721237400-1721246400@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:NYBF Bingo Book Bash DESCRIPTION:  \nNew York Book Forum wants to acknowledge the ongoing support of its members by hosting this special Members-only social event! Light refreshments will be provided followed by a few rounds of Bingo with prizes! \nAdmission is open to and free for active NYBF members\, but space is limited so you must RSVP to attend. If you are unsure of your membership status\, please email info@newyorkbookforum.org. \n\nRSVPs are now closed. We look forward to seeing our members tonight! URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/bingo-book-bash/ LOCATION:Hachette Book Group\, 1290 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10104\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/special_event_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T072724 CREATED:20240328T190748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T180819Z UID:973-1717610400-1717621200@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Sunset Social on the Hudson Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a wonderful evening of food\, drinks\, and conversation while taking in the spectacular views of the Hudson River in support of the New York Book Forum\, Inc. \nAs a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit\, tax-exempt organization\, NYBF is dedicated to building bridges between the book publishing world and the public at large while focusing attention on the importance of reading and literacy.  \nProceeds from this event will ensure NYBF’s continued sponsorship of programs such as our recent President’s Night with Mary McAveney\, our Lapse in Literacy series\, and recent Driven to Design forum plus our upcoming Publishing Bootcamp 101 educational seminar in June. New York Book Forum continues to be an advocate in supporting literacy in an ever-changing environment! \nAdmission is $100 per person\, which includes two drink tickets for beer & wine and served hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. A cash bar will be available. \n\nRSVPs are now closed. We look forward to seeing everyone on The Baylander! URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/sunset-fundraiser/ LOCATION:The Baylander\, West Harlem Piers\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/special_event_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR