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:20260923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260826T180309 CREATED:20260629T205530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T152107Z UID:2331-1790186400-1790191800@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Banned\, Challenged\, Defended: Librarians Speak Out DESCRIPTION:Book challenges and bans continue to shape libraries and communities nationwide. Join librarians for a candid conversation about intellectual freedom\, censorship\, and the realities of responding to book challenges. Drawing on their professional experiences\, they will discuss how librarians balance access\, community concerns\, and the freedom to read while serving the public. Moderated by Kate Davis\, Assistant Director\, Jersey City Free Public Library\, this timely virtual discussion offers an inside look at one of the most important issues facing libraries today. \nPanelists:\n\nJennie Pu\, Director of the Hoboken Public Library\nMartha Hickson\, award-winning librarian at North Hunterdon High School and nationally recognized advocate for intellectual freedom\nRobyn Vittek\, Director of Mt. Lebanon Public Library\n\nTHIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2026 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT\n\n\n\n \n \n Virtual Program RSVP\n This event is FREE for everyone\, members and non-members alike! \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneCompany/Organization/InstitutionTotal\n \n \n Submit URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/librarians-speak-out/ 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:20261021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T180309 CREATED:20251114T150415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T214718Z UID:2020-1792603800-1792612800@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Battle of the Specs: A Book Publishing Panel DESCRIPTION:What makes a book stand out on the shelf? Should we just package books in a brown bag? Who\, and what\, ultimately influences the decision to buy it? From trim size\, paper stock\, and bind style\, to cover design\, special finishes\, and typography\, how do all these aspects contribute to a book’s commercial success? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, October 21st for a panel discussion about design\, production\, consumer expectations\, and the marketplace. Our panelists will examine the factors driving decisions around book specs by sharing perspectives on what bookstores and sales teams look for when evaluating a title\, what consumers respond to in book design and specifications\, and how design and production teams turn it into the products on our shelves. \nIf you have ever wondered why the book you are reading looks the way it does and how things such as budget\, format\, genre\, retail strategy\, or production concerns\, affect the book you are reading\, please join us for this conversation. \nModerated by Michael Wettstein\, Phoenix Color and NYBF program committee member. \n\nRSVPs will open in September 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000 DTSTAMP:20260826T180309 CREATED:20260729T171705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T120912Z UID:2349-1793813400-1793820600@newyorkbookforum.org SUMMARY:Peers in Publishing: A NYBF Town Hall DESCRIPTION:The Publishing Industry can be a tough cookie to crack\, so join us on November 4 at 5:30 pm to ask young publishing professionals about their journey into the industry\, discuss strategies on how to get your first job in publishing\, and talk about the good (and not so good) parts about their jobs! We will have speakers from a range of departments and companies to answer all your questions\, large and small. Think of this as an AMA but IRL! If you’re looking for a break from applying to jobs\, want to meet more people in a similar boat\, or are just interested to learn about the people who “make” the books you love\, come with your burning questions and a charged social battery! \n\n\n \n \n NYBF Town Hall 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/InstitutionNYBF Members Attending Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $5.00\n \n \n Quantity \n NYBF Non-Members Attending Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $15.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n Other/Additional AttendeesIf you are purchasing multiple admissions and/or purchasing admission for someone other than yourself\, please supply attendee names and emails below.You will be brought to Stripe's website to complete your payment\, then brought back here. Note you may cancel your reservation and request a refund no later than 24 hours before the event. Email info@newyorkbookforum.org\n Submit URL:https://newyorkbookforum.org/event/nybf-town-hall/ 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 END:VCALENDAR