Women's National Book Association - Los Angeles Chapter

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Women's National Book Association - Los Angeles Chapter

WNBA-LA is an organization of individuals who work with and value books. Since 1917, WNBA has promoted women in the book community.

Purpose:
Reflecting the diversity of our membership, WNBA Los Angeles offers a seasonal program schedule that presents networking opportunities and timely topics concerning book publishing and issues surrounding the book industry. WNBA LA hosts the annual Los Angeles Writers Conference offering panels on subjects from the Craft of Memoir Writing, Style, the Submission Process, insights on the jou

rney to publication and more. Panelists include industry professions such as writers, agents, publishers and more. The purposes of WNBA are educational and charitable. WNBA came into being to inform book women about matters relevant to themselves and the book world so that these women could inform and help one another. In essence we:

• Bring together women and men who are active in the world of books.
• Educate and inform the public about the need to create, produce, distribute, and use books.
• Respond to requests for information about books and the allied arts and generate and support projects that help to disseminate such information.
• Serve as a catalyst for all in the book community who wish to work together.
• Promote recognition of women's achievements in the book industry. The Women’s National Book Association

Mission:

The Women's National Book Association is a national organization of women and men who work with and value books. WNBA exists to promote reading and to support the role of women in the community of the book. Welcome to the original WNBA - the Women's National Book Association, established in 1917, before women in America even had the right to vote. WNBA is a vibrant national organization. There are chapters with individual Active Members in New York, Detroit, Boston, Nashville, San Francisco, Charlotte, Seattle, Washington DC., and New Orleans. WNBA has individual Network Members across the country, numerous corporate Sustaining Members, and chapter Honorary Members in the world of books and beyond. WNBA is a broad-based non-profit organization with some 800 members across the country, three distinguished national awards, and a history of lively events in chapter cities and elsewhere.

04/18/2026

LA Times Book Festival! Join WNBA-LA this weekend at Cardinal Booth #023! - https://mailchi.mp/wnba-la/wnba-la-april-newsletter-6431812

02/27/2026

Literary Events this weekend. WNBA-LA - https://mailchi.mp/wnba-la/wnba-la-april-newsletter-6430690

LAST CHANCE TICKETS!
Turning the Page: WNBA-LA’s 2026 Book Club, a special Zoom event featuring acclaimed author Cris Mazza, on Saturday, February 28, at 10:30 AM (PT).
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-the-page-wnba-las-february-book-club-tickets-1980588839535?aff=oddtdtcreato

Judy Lopez 40th Anniversary Sunday Brunch
Sunday, 3-1 @ 1-3 pm with special guests Alda P. Dobbs and Hope Anita Smith
Judylopez40brunch.eventbrite.com

We are delighted to invite you to Turn the Page: WNBA-LA’s 2026 Book Club, a special Zoom event featuring acclaimed author Cris Mazza, on Saturday, February 28, at 10:30 AM (PT).

02/06/2026

WNBA-LA Upcoming Events -

We are delighted to invite you to Turn the Page: WNBA-LA’s 2026 Book Club, a special Zoom event featuring acclaimed author Cris Mazza, on Saturday, February 28, at 10:30 AM (PT).

01/23/2026

Upcoming events + January newsletter ✨ -

A new year invites to a fresh chapter—one filled with possibility, purpose, and renewed energy. January is a natural moment for authors, publishers, librarians, booksellers, and literary professionals to pause, reset, and thoughtfully shape the year ahead.

12/05/2025

Holiday Bazaar + December newsletter🌲 -

Holiday Bazaar – Hosted by NEW Women’s Business CenterSaturday, December 6, 20251:00 PM – 5:00 PM21400 Saticoy St., Canoga Park, CA 91303

11/20/2025

Upcoming events + November newsletter 🍁 -

The Writer’s Voice brings together authors, poets, and storytellers to share their work, connect with fellow writers, and gain valuable exposure in a supportive community setting. Whether you’re reading your piece or attending to listen and be inspired, you’ll leave motivated to keep writing a...

10/31/2025

Upcoming events 🎃 -

This special event brings together authors, poets, and storytellers to share their work, connect with fellow writers, and gain valuable exposure in a supportive community setting. Whether you’re reading your piece or attending to listen and be inspired, you’ll leave motivated to keep writing and...

10/04/2025

Today at 11 am! The 2025 Judy Lopez Memorial Award Virtual Event -

You can learn about Judy and the legacy of the Judy Lopez Memorial Award on our website judylopezaward.org. Books can be purchased in advance from Children’s Book World and our WNBA-LA bookshop page!

09/19/2025

The 2025 Judy Lopez Memorial Award Celebration is coming soon! -

08/16/2025

Tomorrow! Pitching and Querying Your Book Workshop -

Tomorrow is our Pitching & Querying workshop—an empowering day for authors, aspiring writers, and anyone ready to take their story from idea to publication.

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