Back for 2025! New 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! Admission is open to and free for active NYBF members, but space is limited so you must RSVP to attend. [...]
Join us on Wednesday, May 21st for an engaging panel discussion exploring the evolving role of third spaces—those essential community hubs that exist beyond home and work or school. As society seeks deeper connection, comfort, and creativity in communal environments, libraries and book-themed bars are redefining what it means to gather, learn, and belong. This [...]
Back for 2025! 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. Proceeds from this event will ensure NYBF’s continued sponsorship of programs, events, and literacy advocacy. Admission is $100 per person, which [...]
On September 17th, we will hold out in-person program about literature that speaks to struggling readers! Research has shown that teaching reading using science-based methods significantly improves literacy rates and in this program we seek to explore how can we utilize those science based methods and put them into action. We will explore what the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What role do competitions play in launching and sustaining a writer’s and artist’s career? Join us for From Competition to Career, a panel discussion exploring how art and writing contests serve as powerful platforms for discovery, recognition, and professional growth. Competitions cultivate our creative communities and support emerging voices. They are cornerstones in sustaining a [...]
Join NYBF members, friends, and colleagues at our Annual Holiday Party! FREE 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. Once again, NYBF will be collecting children's books for Care for the Homeless, which provides quality healthcare, human services, and shelter [...]
The New York Book Forum Annual Members Meeting will be held January 13, 2026 at noon. At this meeting, the President will present a recap of the 2025 season and we will hold elections for the Board's Class B Directors. A link to the meeting and online ballot will be sent to all members whose [...]
New York Book Forum is pleased to present Presidents Night featuring Madeline McIntosh, CEO and Publisher! Madeline McIntosh has a well-deserved reputation for thinking outside the traditional industry box, and that felt most true in 2023 when she left her job as CEO of the largest publisher (PRH US) to start up a tiny one, Authors Equity. [...]
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 [...]
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