Boston Chapter
Boston Chapter
Founded in 1954.
The Boston chapter is committed to promoting books, literacy, and women’s careers in publishing and allied fields.
Contact Katherine Dibble: KDibble at att.net
Charlotte Chapter
Founded in 2009.
“Bringing Book Lovers and Book Professionals Together”
Contact: WNBAcharlotte@earthlink.net
Dallas Chapter
Founded in 1993, ceased activity in 2010.
A history of the chapter is presented.
Detroit Chapter
Founded in 1966.
The chapter serves an active role in WNBA, drawing its membership from throughout the greater Detroit metropolitan region.
Contact Cynthia Dooley: cjpdooley at yahoo.com
Los Angeles Chapter
Founded in 1975.
“The Ultimate Resource for the Book Community”
Contact Michelle Gilstrap: president-la@wnba-books.org
Nashville Chapter
Founded in 1955.
“Connecting the Book Community”
Contact Bebe (Sarah) Brechner: bebesarah at yahoo.com
New Orleans Chapter
Founded in 2011, this is our newest chapter, with regularly scheduled meetings and events.
For more information, contact chapter president Susan Larson: slarson05 at gmail.com
New York Chapter
Founded in 1917.
“Supporting the Community of the Book since 1917″
Contact Valerie A. Tomaselli: Vtomaselli at mtmpublishing.com
San Francisco Chapter
San Francisco Chapter
Founded in 1968.
“The Ultimate Resource for the Book Community”
Contact Lynn Henriksen: lynn at telltalesouls.com
Seattle Chapter
Founded in 2008.
The Seattle Chapter is established to serve the book community in the greater Seattle area.
Contact Catherine Rustagi: firefly81 at comcast.net
Washington DC Chapter
Founded in 1978.
“Bringing Book People Together”
Contact Emily Sachs: EASachs at gmail.com
How to Join
If you live in a city with an established chapter, contact the organization using the links above. If you’re more than fifty miles from the nearest chapter city, simply print the Network Membership application form, complete it, and send it with your check for $50 to the chapter of your choice. A list of the chapter addresses is included in the application form: Network Membership Form.
Start a Chapter
If you are interested in starting a local chapter of WNBA, we’d like to help you! Download this “New Chapter in a Box”document and if you have questions, please contact either Betsy Thorpe (bthorpe@mac.com) or Joan Gelfand (joan@joangelfand.com).
