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SUMMARY:Greener Pages: Alternate Materials and Measuring Emissions
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 15th at 6:00 PM for a virtual event exploring sustainability in print and publishing. At this session featuring Susan Lee\, Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety at Lakeside Book Company\, we will discuss how publishers can engage with vendors to minimize carbon footprints\, methods for measuring scope 3 emissions\, product emissions and life-cycle assessments\, and the use of alternative eco-friendly materials and design practices. \nJoin us to gain valuable insights and actionable ideas to help drive meaningful change in the industry. \nThis program will be moderated by Claudia Pilcher\, Sustainability Manager at Scholastic Inc. \n\nRSVPs are now closed.
URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/greener_pages/
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SUMMARY:Diversity in Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, February 18th at 6:00PM EST\, from whereever you are\, for our virtual program on Diversity in Stories. 25% of children’s books feature a protagonist who is a minority. The numbers are lower in adult publishing\, with research suggesting that less than 10% of published authors are people of color. Diverse storytelling provides a window into other worlds and is a panacea to cultural myopia. In our virtual program we discuss how the demographic makeup of authors affects diverse stories and how more diversity in authors and storytelling could shape our progress as an industry and as a society. Join us to hear about efforts that are helping the industry move the needle. \nOur featured speakers on this program are: \n\nKyle Zimmer\, President\, CEO and Co-founder\, First Book\nElissa Petruzzi\, Program Director\, We Need Diverse Books\n\nThis program will be moderated by Irene Chan\, Program Chair\, New York Book Forum \n\nWatch on YouTube! \nListen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/diversity-in-stories/
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SUMMARY:Listen Closely: The Audiobook Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, October 15th\, for our virtual program on the audiobooks. Audiobooks have seen double digit growths in the last few years and what was once a niche category now commands a seat at the table when book deals are discussed. Greatness can be heard\, and a skilled audiobook producer knows this—and delivers it. Tune in to hear what makes an audiobook great. \nWhat has led this growth is more than consumer interest\, and the parties that have grown this category may surprise you. The growth of this category is multi-faceted and it shows how connected we are. Our panel will discuss how societal and technological shifts have shaped the growth of audiobooks. Whether you’re an audiobook fan or an audiobook neophyte\, this conversation is sure to be enlightening. \nPanelists will be: \n\nAnthony Goff\, President at Blackstone Publishing\nKim Sayle\, Senior Vice President at Hachette Audio\n\nThe program will be moderated by: Suzanne Galvez\, Director\, Audiobooks Editorial & Publishing at Spotify \n\nWatch on YouTube! \nListen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/audio-books/
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SUMMARY:Sustainability in Paper\, Print\, and Publishing
DESCRIPTION:As the world embraces sustainability\, publishers\, suppliers\, and print vendors meet at the crossroads. Join us for an insightful virtual program on Sustainability in the Paper\, Print\, and Publishing industry on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025. \nAt this event\, we’ll explore the impact of the Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR)\, discuss post-life cycle regulations\, and talk about innovative ideas for carbon-conscious book manufacturing. We’ll also dive into the importance of responsible forestry and how print and publishing contribute to sustainable practices. \nWhether you’re a publisher\, printer\, supplier\, or sustainability advocate\, this session is a must-attend for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the planet while advancing their organizational practices. \nFeatured speakers: \n\nMichael DeFazio\, Vice President Production Planning and Sustainability at Penguin Random House\nElizabeth Bartheld\, Vice President of Government Relations at Sylvamo\n\nModerated by Claudia Pilcher\, Sustainability Planner at Scholastic Inc. \n\nWatch on YouTube! \nListen on Apple Podcasts\, or Spotify!
URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/sustainability-2025/
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SUMMARY:The Changing Craft of Print
DESCRIPTION:Looking at Offset and Digital Print\, and How it Changes the Industry’s Landscape\nJoin us virtually for this enlightening panel discussion with Christian Schamberger\, President of Mercury Print\, and Ashley Gordan\, Publishing Segment Manager at Hewlett Packard Inc.\, where we will delve into the dynamic world of printing technologies and the evolving relationship between digital and offset printing. We’ll examine how advancing digital printing technology is reshaping the packaging\, publishing\, and printing landscape\, the advantages to both\, and how different companies leverage both methods. \nWhether you are a publisher\, printer\, or simply someone interested in the craft of print\, join us for an opportunity to gain insight and engage with experts in the field. \nChristian Schamberger is the President of Mercury Print Productions\, a Rochester-based company specializing in offset and digital printing solutions\, with a focus on the educational publishing sector. With over two decades of experience\, Christian has been instrumental in adopting advanced inkjet technologies\, transforming Mercury into a leader in high-quality\, short-run educational content production. He holds a Bachelor’s in Print Management from RIT and has served in various leadership roles since joining Mercury in 2001. Christian also has over 15 years of board experience in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors\, contributing to strategic development and community outreach initiatives. \nAshley Gordon is Publishing Segment Manager for the PageWide Industrial Division of HP Inc. Her twenty years’ experience in the digital technology industry include previously held positions as the Vice-President of Business Development for technology start-ups Sprout and SharedBook\, Director of Channel Development for Lightning Source\, and strategy consultant to clients including National Association of College Stores\, Cengage\, SIPX\, and FlatWorld. She is the founder of Mockingbird Publishing\, an indie press that partners with nonprofit organizations to create custom book projects\, including Every Mother Counts\, Library For All\, and Aid to Inmate Mothers. \nWatch on YouTube! \nListen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/the-changing-craft-of-print/
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SUMMARY:Sustainability in Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability is a burgeoning field in publishing and can be encompassed in many ways. There is no doubt that sustainability initiatives by publishers will inevitably involve printers and suppliers\, and vice versa. Organizations with goals for sustainability recognize the need for conversation and collaboration across our industry. \nJoin us as we explore what the movement towards sustainability means for the print and publishing industry where we will compare what our friends in Europe are doing and discuss the growth and trajectory of sustainability in publishing. \nFeatured panelists: \n\nKatherine Fernstrom\, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Sappi Paper and Chairperson for Sappi North America’s Sustainability Customer Council\nCharles Light\, Production Director at HarperCollinsUK\nSusan Lee\, Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety at Lakeside Book\n\nModerated by: Claudia Pilcher\, Sustainability Planner at Scholastic Inc. \nWatch on YouTube! \nListen on Apple Podcasts\, or Spotify!
URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/sustainability-in-publishing/
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SUMMARY:The Debut Author and Modern Marketing
DESCRIPTION:From pitch letters and review outlets\, to BookTok and Bookstagram\, this NYBF panel takes on the complex world of modern book marketing. Join industry professionals to discuss the challenges facing today’s first-time authors\, and the creative strategies opening up new channels for reaching readers. Audience outreach is ever-changing\, so whatever your level of experience\, you might learn something new! \nWatch on YouTube! \nListen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/the-debut-author-and-modern-marketing/
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