YPA Second Annual Winter Ball
On Monday, December 8, the Young Publishers Association (YPA) held its second annual winter ball at the Goethe-Institut New York where young professionals in the publishing industry gathered to celebrate the year and kick off the holidays. Thanks to Professor Cox and...
Winter Book Swap
MS in Publishing program students joined together in the publishing program's office on Wednesday, December 10th to participate in this year's Winter Book Swap. Students brought in books to swap throughout the week, and our graduate assistant and student aide wrapped...
2025 National Book Award Winners
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...
Samantha Handley’s Experience at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Every year, thousands of publishers, agents, editors, and others travel to Frankfurt, Germany to gather at the Frankfurt Buchmesse with the sole purpose of buying and selling international book rights. I was one of the fortunate few selected to attend the 2025...
Volunteering at the Westchester Book Festival by Chardonnae Simpson
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...
Five Contemporary Black Poets – Black Poetry Day 2025
In honor of Black Poetry Day on October 17th, 2025, here are five contemporary Black Poets that you should be aware of, if you aren't already. Amanda Gorman is a twenty-seven-year-old award-winning writer, activist, and model. She graduated from Harvard cum laude and...
Swoonworthy YA Panel at Books of Wonder by Sophia Scott
Few things make the publishing world feel more connected and inspiring than attending an event for a book your professor helped bring into the world. On October 6th, Books of Wonder opened its doors to an audience of readers to celebrate exciting new releases in the...
25 Finalists for 2025 – National Book Awards Shortlist
The finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards were announced on October 7, 2025, and twenty-five titles have been selected – five books for each category of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Titles, and Young People's Literature. The five finalists of each...
Celebrating National Comic Book Day
Today is National Comic Book Day, a day that is all about celebrating the stories that have captured our imaginations for generations. It’s a day for the fans, the collectors, and everyone who loves a good comic. For many, some of the fondest memories growing up, or...
National Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, so it’s the perfect excuse to visit your local library and apply for one today! Libraries provide access to information and tools that may not otherwise be accessible to some NYC residents. They promote literacy and education...