New York Book Forum

Driven to Design
2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Macmillan Publishing, 120 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10271, United States
Don’t judge a book by its cover—unless it’s really well-designed. The first step through any book is usually the cover, and cover design can set the tone for a book, playing a crucial role in shaping the reader’s experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned designer, an aspiring designer carving your niche, or a lover of literature curious about the creative process behind your favorite books, this program will explore the balance between creativity and commercial appeal.
Join us as we speak to different designers in book publishing, spanning from adult fiction, YA, to juvenile fiction, about their design journey and what drives them in their approach.
Featuring:

Elizabeth Parisi, VP, Creative Director at Scholastic Inc.
Albert Tang, VP, Creative Director at Hachette Book Group/Grand Central Publishing
Taewon Yu, Design Manager at Macmillan/Odd Dot

Moderated by: Laura Levatino, Interior Designer at Simon & Schuster
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Sustainability in Publishing
2024-04-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Google Meet
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.
Join 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.
Featured panelists:

Katherine Fernstrom, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Sappi Paper and Chairperson for Sappi North America’s Sustainability Customer Council
Charles Light, Production Director at HarperCollinsUK
Susan Lee, Vice President of Environmental Health & Safety at Lakeside Book

Moderated by: Claudia Pilcher, Sustainability Planner at Scholastic Inc.
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Lapse in Literacy, Part 2
2024-03-20 17:45 - 20:00 | Scholastic, Inc., 130 Mercer Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Promoting literacy among various communities is a critical part of the NYBF mission. We are thrilled to continue the discussion with the organizations and initiatives fighting to enhance literacy education, particularly among underserved communities. We presented part 1 of this conversation in September 2023. Join us as we continue the ongoing conversation and hear more about what is already being done, and what we can do better.
Featuring:

Jill Hardy Heath, President and CEO, Heart of America
Andre Eaton, New York State Director, ParentChild+
Erinn Salge, Director of the Anderson Library, Morristown Beard School

Moderated by: Kate Davis, Assistant Director, Jersey City Free Public Library
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Presidents Night with Mary McAveney
2024-02-21 17:45 | Scholastic, Inc., 130 Mercer Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Join us for an engaging conversation with Mary McAveney, President and CEO of Abrams Books.
Mary McAveney is a publishing veteran with decades of experience and expertise in marketing, strategy, and branding. In November 2022, she became President and CEO of Abrams, making her the first woman to hold the position in the company’s history. Her appointment marked a return to Abrams after 30 years, having started her publishing career there in the sales and marketing department.
McAveney is known throughout the industry as a forward-thinking innovator who delivers success based on data-driven tactics, direct-to-consumer relationships, and digital discovery. As President and CEO of Abrams, McAveney oversees the company’s three divisions—Abrams, Abrams Children’s Books, and Abrams ComicArts—as well as the Abrams Distribution Client business. In addition, she sits on the board of Abrams & Chronicle Books, the London-based European arm of the two companies.
Prior to Abrams, McAveney was the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Officer at Open Road Integrated Media, where she led the efforts behind the company’s marketing platforms, leading to dramatic increases in sales. Her previous positions in publishing include senior roles
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2023 Holiday Party with NYBF
2023-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Prime Catch, 140 West 46th Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States

A Lapse in Literacy: How We Fight Back
2023-09-20 05:45 - 20:00 | Scholastic, Inc., 130 Mercer Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Promoting literacy among various communities is a critical part of the NYBF mission. We are thrilled to discuss the organizations and initiatives fighting to enhance literacy education, particularly among underserved communities. Join us as we tackle the ongoing conversation: What is already being done? And what can we do better?
Featuring ANDRE EATON, New York State Director, ParentChild+; JILL HARDY HEATH, President and CEO, Heart of America; TAMI MOUNT, Senior Director, WETA / Reading Universe; and DEIMOSA WEBBER-BEY, Director, Information Services & Cultural Insight, Scholastic Inc.
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September Soiree
2023-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Bleecker Street Bar, 648 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Come mingle this September with members of the New York Book Forum at Bleecker Street Bar! Meet fellow publishing colleagues in a relaxed networking setting and learn about the benefits of NYBF membership. There will also be some NYBF “swag” on hand!
Admission is free, but you must RSVP to attend. Each RSVP comes with 2 free drink tickets for beer/wine/well drinks/soda. There will be light snacks as well. Hope to see you there!

A Look At Love: The New Voices of Romance
2023-07-26 17:45 - 20:00 | Scholastic, Inc., 130 Mercer Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Everyone has their own idea about what makes a romance novel . . . but how has the genre changed over the years? As previously untold love stories have entered the market, how have writers, publishers, and readers responded? From old tropes to new trends, join NYBF and a panel of experts to discuss the secret to success in the ever-evolving genre of romance.
Panelists include authors TJ ALEXANDER and ELF AHEARN , as well as LAUREN WHITE-JACKSON, freelance editor and NYBF program committee chair; moderated by JENNIFER PROFFITT, digital marketing manager for Brooklyn Public Library and co-host of Ship Tease, a romance recommendation podcast.
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