My book, "I Had the Strangest Dream" was recently featured on a European Web publication: www.jojasell.co.uk (scroll about 1/4 of the way down the page to see the review). I told the editor about WNBA-LA and about all our fabulous bookwomen and he said that every month he will feature one of our authors. His target audience is the UK and Europe...if you are one of the featured authors--don't be surprised if you see a spike in European book sales! If you are interested in being a part of this free promotional opportunity, then please e-mail me (president-la@wnba-books.org) with the following information:

Your Name, Book Title, and Link to where your book can be purchased (i.e. your personal website or amazon.com)

Good News - the Women's National Book Association is thriving!

In 2008/09, we launched two new chapters - Seattle and Charlotte - and we are bringing Dallas back after a two-year hiatus.

Publishing industry professionals in Chicago, Minneapolis and Austin have all expressed interest in starting up chapters in 2010/2011.

Our LinkedIn WNBA National Group has more than 175 members and WNBA is on Facebook and Twitter too. Look for, and join the conversation, by using tags on your Twitter posts**

Our newest marketing initiative, October is National Reading Group Month, Celebrating the Joy of Shared Reading - in its third year, is receiving attention from many facets of the book community and media. The NRGM web site has had over 5 million exposures according to our 2008 statistics.

All ten chapters, as well as book clubs, reading groups, bookstores and libraries have planned inspiring activities.

This year we are in the process of re-designing the National web site to include:

* Blogging platform
* Social networking connections
* New author page with colorful book jackets
* More flexible design to be updated often by WNBA- designated members

The national website is our calling card to every professional who reads, hears or learns about WNBA. It is the link to chapters and the latest news. Our target for the Web site re-launch is early 2010. As you can imagine, this significant undertaking requires time and money.

Our hope is that with each member contributing just a small amount - from $10.00-$50.00, we will have the additional funds to complete the launch of the new site and continue offering our grants, awards and other marketing initiatives to "bookwomen" around the country.

THANK YOU for your continued enthusiasm and support for the Women's National Book Association - Promoting the value of books and reading since 1917.

Please send all contributions to Margaret Auer, WNBA National Treasurer, with your chapter notated on your check.

Margaret E. Auer, Dean
University Libraries/Instructional Design Studio
University of Detroit Mercy
e: auerme@udmercy.edu