BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New York Book Forum - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New York Book Forum 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: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:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260621T134329 CREATED:20251114T150302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132817Z UID:2018-1776276000-1776279600@newyorkbookforum.org 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\nWatch on YouTube! \nListen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/greener_pages/ LOCATION:Google Meet CATEGORIES:Virtual Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/virtual_program_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T134329 CREATED:20260213T110135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185819Z UID:2159-1777483800-1777492800@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Bingo Book Bash 2026 DESCRIPTION:Back for our THIRD YEAR!\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 book 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 everyone tomorrow night! URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/bingo-book-bash-2026/ 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:20260520T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T134329 CREATED:20251114T150159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T164842Z UID:2016-1779298200-1779307200@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:AI Has Entered the Chat: Artificial Intelligence in Publishing DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and forward-looking conversation on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the publishing industry\, featuring industry expert Keith Riegert. \nWe’re excited to discuss with Kieth how AI is reshaping the way content is created\, edited\, produced\, and distributed—from automated workflows\, optimization of marketing\, to data analytics and audience insights. We hope to uncover and share practical perspectives on how publishers can thoughtfully integrate AI into their processes while maintaining editorial integrity\, creativity\, and ethical standards. \nKeith Riegert is the President of The Stable Book Group\, which includes Ulysses Press\, She Writes Press\, VeloPress Books\, Trafalgar Square Books\, and Skybox Press\, as well as Stable Distribution (in partnership with Hachette Book Group). Keith is also CEO of Perfect Bound Technologies Corporation and a co-founder of the book publicity and digital marketing firm\, Pacific & Court. Keith is a member of the board of advisors at NYU’s School of Professional Studies in the Center for Publishing where he also teaches Analytics and Consumer Insights. Keith also serves on the board of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). \n\nWatch on YouTube! \nListen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/ai-has-entered-the-chat/ LOCATION:Macmillan Publishing\, 120 Broadway\, 25th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10271\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/in_person_program_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260621T134329 CREATED:20260311T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T103224Z UID:2194-1781719200-1781730000@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Sunset Social on the Hudson Fundraiser 2026 DESCRIPTION:Back for our THIRD year!\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-2026/ 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:20260811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T203000 DTSTAMP:20260621T134329 CREATED:20260604T122528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T103456Z UID:2297-1786471200-1786480200@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:NYBF Book Store Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the NYBF Program Committee for our first Book Store Walk!\nWe will start at Yu & Me Books at 44 Mulberry Street NYC\, then walk to P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street\, followed by Afterword Bookshop at 216 E. 6th Street and end at Book Club Bar at 197 E. 3rd Street. We are planning a photo scavenger hunt and more!\n\nThis event is FREE for all attendees but space is very limited so you must RSVP. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the final stop. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n NYBF Book Store Walk\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/nybf-book-store-walk/ LOCATION:Yu & Me Books\, 44 Mulberry Street\, New York\, NY\, 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:20261021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T134329 CREATED:20251114T150415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T130216Z UID:2020-1792603800-1792612800@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Battle of the Specs: A Picture Book Publishing Panel DESCRIPTION:Program info TK! URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/battle-of-the-specs/ LOCATION:Hachette Book Group\, 1290 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10104\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newyorkbookforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/in_person_program_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York Book Forum":MAILTO:info@newyorkbookforum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR