Wecome to the WNBA Nashville Chapter
Since 1955, the Nashville chapter of the Women’s National Book Association has been promoting reading, supporting literacy, and advancing the role of women in the community of the book. We offer informative programs and networking opportunities from September through May, a book discussion group that meets five times a year, the Willlodene Scott Summer Reading Series in partnership with Lipscomb University, and various charitable and outreach activities WNBA welcomes women and men who share our love for books and our interest in the book world. Many of our members work in the book industry as publishers, authors, agents, editors, librarians, booksellers, or production and marketing specialists. Others simply love books. We invite you to visit one of our meetings to see what WNBA has to offer and encourage you to become a member of our dynamic organization. Check out the Programs/Events tab for information on upcoming events and chapter activities. The original WNBA – the … Read More
Recent Posts
2013 WNBA National Board Meeting
The Nashville chapter hosted the 2013 WNBA National Board meeting this year from June 8-10. The meetings were held at the Scarritt-Bennett Center with the board members and some Nashville members gathering in the garden of member Barbie Chadwick on Saturday evening. A delicious catered Southern supper was served and attendees enjoyed the beautiful weather… Read More
2013 WNBA Pannell Award Winners Announced
TWO MICHIGAN BOOKSTORES WIN THE 2013 WNBA PANNELL AWARD The Women’s National Book Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 WNBA Pannell Award given annually since 1983 to two bookstores that excel in contributing to their communities in ways that bring books and young people together. The winner in the General Bookstore… Read More
New Nashville Board Announced
Nashville Chapter Board: 2013-2015 Executive Committee:President: Bebe Brechner (one year extension) President-Elect: OpenSecretary: Susan Lentz Treasurer: Shirley Blakley Committee Chairs: Special Projects/Sunshine: Carolyn Wilson Membership: Mary Hildebrand and Paula Messenheimer Programs: Beth FrerkingAwards: Barbie Chadwick (one year term) Newsletter: Jill Upshaw Website: Gloria Toler Publicity: Kay TylerSouthern Festival of Books: Libby Simons Bookwoman Correspondent: Susan… Read More
WNBA Award
Reception for Ann Patchett, WNBA Award Recipient
Ann Patchett was presented with the 2012/2013 WNBA Award at a private reception held in her honor on June 9, 2013 at the bookstore she opened with Karen Hayes in 2011, Parnassus Books in Nashville. WNBA members were invited and many were in attendance for the award, presented every two years by the WNBA to a living American woman who derives part or all of her income from books or the allied arts and has done meritorious work in the world of books beyond the duties or responsibilities of her profession or occupation.
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