Activities & Programs
May Garden Party for Members and Guests
May 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Barbie Chadwick's GardenWNBA authors who have published a book in the last year may give a brief overview of their book (5 minute maximum) during the party. Please contact Beth Frerking at beth.frerking [at] me.com to learn more and reserve a space.
Women's National Book Association and Beaman Library Summer Reading Series - Reconciliation: Friends or Enemies?
WNBA and Beaman Library present their annual free Summer Reading Series starting Monday, June 11 at Lipscomb University Ezell Center.
June 11
The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
With discussion led by Steve Prewitt, Lipscomb University
June 18
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Juno Diaz
With discussion led by Linda Barnes, Austin Peay State University
June 25
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo
With discussion led by Elizabeth Heffington, Lipscomb University
No session the week of July 2
July 9
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust by Immaculee Ilibagiza
With discussion led by Richard Goode, Lipscomb University
July 16
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
With discussion led by Dana Carpenter, Lipscomb University
July 23
Brother, I am Dying by Edwidge Danticat
With discussion led by Matt Hearn, Lipscomb University
All sessions held at Lipscomb University Ezell Center, Room 136, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call Carolyn Wilson at 615-966-5837 or email carolyn.wilson [at] lipscomb.edu
Chapter Activities
(Note: Please be advised that WNBA programs adhere to the inclement weather policy of the Davidson County Public School System)- Monthly meetings feature timely topics about books, authors and publishing.
- Elegant gatherings, such as our annual holiday dinner, commemorate special events.
- Book Discussion Group! This new group meets quarterly at the Richland Park branch of the Nashville Public Library.
- A summer reading series at Lipscomb University that explores a genre or an area of special interest, such as first-time authors, memoirs, or mysteries.
- The Southern Festival of Books gets a helping hand from WNBA members who assist with logistics, author bookings and hospitality, and publicity.
- Local literacy initiatives such as RIF (Reading is FUNdamental), Book'em, Tennessee Young Writers, and the Nashville Adult Literacy Council enjoy WNBA's active support.
- Our ATHENA Awards nomination offers WNBA an opportunity to showcase a member who demonstrates excellence in personal leadership, business and community service.
- The opportunity to participate in the yearly WNBA Great Group Reads program (for members only). Readers will commit the time to read 20-25 books in 4 months (end of March to early August). Visit the Great Group Reads page for more information.
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