Celebrate Poetry Month with WNBA-NOLA!

Please join us for a Poetry Month event at Octavia Books (513 Octavia St; NOLA 70115) on Thursday 23 April, starting at 6PM.
Several of our poet/members will both read from their works and discuss the role of poetry in today’s world. If we have enough time, there will be an open mic. If you would like to participate in reading or be part of the discussion, contact wnbaofnola@gmail.com.  Hope to see you there!

“The Business of Writing” panel

On January 21 WNBA-NOLA presented a panel on, “The Business of Writing,” with panelists Marie Breaux, intellectual property attorney and Gene Meneray, co-founder of the Ella Project, which provides pro bono advocacy and assistance to artists, musicians, and nonprofits. After their presentations, they answered questions from attendees.

Jan 21 Meeting: “The Business of Writing”

Join us for our next monthly meeting WED, JAN 21, for “The Business of Writing” with panelists Marie Breaux, intellectual property attorney; Jim Schoen, Fidelity business banker; and Gene Meneray, co-founder of the Ella Project, which provides pro bono advocacy and assistance to artists, musicians, and nonprofits.

The meeting is free and open to the public, so come and bring a friend!

6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Jefferson Room at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.

First 2026 Meeting!

If you haven’t selected a New Year’s Resolution, yet, I hope our January meeting will be a good inspiration!
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 21, 6:30PM to 8:30PM  in the Jefferson Room at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library (W. Napoleon Ave) for a panel discussion on “The Business of Writing”. We will hear from Fidelity Business Banker Jim Schoen, Intellectual Property Attorney Marie Breaux and Gene Meneray, Co-Founder of the Ella Project (a pro bono advocacy and assistance organization for low income artists, musicians and culture bearers). This presentation is open to the public, so please feel free to invite someone who may also be interested in this topic.

Message from new WNBA-NOLA President!

Please join me and the Executive Board for our July meeting on Wednesday, 30 July at Octavia Books, starting at 6PM. In 2011, our Chapter’s first meeting was held at Octavia Books, so it seems appropriate that we should return to this lovely bookstore for my first meeting as Chapter President. In addition to presenting our preliminary ideas for future meetings and events, and hearing your thoughts on future Chapter activities, we will also have a chance to explore this recently renovated and expanded bookstore. Have you allowed your membership to lapse? I hope you will consider bringing your dues to this meeting so we may continue including you in future meeting invitations.
Looking forward to seeing you!
-Karen Kersting, Chapter President

WNBA-NOLA Annual Meeting is on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6 PM 

WNBA-NOLA Annual Meeting is on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6 PM at L’Union Française, 4522 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115.  Our speaker will be Annell Lopez, an award-winning fiction writer who just got an editorial published in TIME!
We also will welcome new members and officers for the coming year. There will be wine and snacks and a chance to speak with other members.

WNBA-NOLA Marks Banned Books Week

UNSILENCED VOICES: Celebrating Banned Books
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Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CDT)
Location East New Orleans Regional Library
5641 Read Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70127