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
Upcoming Events
Summer Reading Series List Announced
This year’s Willodene Scott Summer Reading Series is “Based on the Book: Books Into Film.” The dates and corresponding list of titles are: June 10: The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, with Dr. Kimberly Reed June 17: Atonement by Ian McEwan, with Dr. Linda Barnes June 24: The Razor’s Edge by Somerset Maugham, with… Read More
May 2 – Garden Party
Our last meeting before our summer break will be our annual garden party for members and their guests at member Barbie Chadwick’s home. The Nashville board members will provide finger foods and drinks. Watch for an email providing more details, including Barbie’s address and parking information. Hope to see you there.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help Needed at National Board Meeting
Our chapter will be hosting the national WNBA Board Meeting on June 8-10. If you’re a member and would like to be part of the planning committee or help out while our national board members are in town, please contact Lee Fairbend at lfairbend [at] comcast.net.
Volunteers Needed for Read Me Week
Book’em invites WNBA members to celebrate children’s literacy by volunteering to read at our adopted Metro Public Elementary School for 2013, Chadwell Elementary. The dates are Monday, February 25 through Friday, March 1, 2013. More than one thousand volunteer hours are donated to schools during Read Me Week each year by area businesses and organizations…. Read More
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