by mpuellobrasil | Dec 1, 2025 | Events, For Fun, Uncategorized
The winners of the 2025 National Book Award were announced on November 19th at the 76th National Book Award Ceremony, hosted by actor Jeff Hiller, with musical guest Corinne Bailey Rae. Out of the 1,835 submissions and twenty-five finalists, only five titles received...
by mpuellobrasil | Nov 12, 2025 | Around Town & Campus, Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC, For Fun, Opportunities, Uncategorized
This past Saturday, I volunteered at the Westchester Book Festival in Katonah, New York. I served as an Information and Directory Volunteer. It was such a rewarding experience to be part of an event that brings together people who genuinely love books, reading, and...
by mpuellobrasil | Nov 10, 2025 | Quote of the Week, Quotes, Uncategorized
“Think before you speak. Read before you think.”
by mpuellobrasil | Nov 3, 2025 | Quote of the Week, Quotes, Uncategorized
“Books are mirrors: You only see in them what you already have inside you.” – The Shadow of the Wind
by mpuellobrasil | Oct 7, 2025 | Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC, Events, Uncategorized
On September 24th, the Children’s Book Council (CBC) hosted an Early Career Committee Networking Event at their NYC offices. It was an evening filled with lively discussions about books and industry stories. The Children’s Book Council is a non-profit trade...
by ogalvismarin | May 5, 2025 | Around Town: Books and Magazine Events in NYC, Uncategorized
On Friday, April 25th, the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) annual meeting took place at The New York Times Center. The theme of this year’s gathering was “Move Fast and Fix Things,” where different panels and networking opportunities focused on the idea that “It’s...
