DIYPG: Papercrafts “It’s the thought that counts!” -Dobby the House Elf, probably Join #DIYPG for a night of paper crafts: we’ll be making stationery, ornaments, and other goodies—perfect for hoarding for yourself, or for using as inexpensive and thoughtful gifts for your coworkers, friends, and family! Remember, the best thing about homespun gifts is that...
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YPG Book Club: Vote for Our Next Read! It’s time for Round Two of the YPG Book Club! Cast your vote HERE for the next pick, and stay tuned on social media to find out the winner in December. The survey will be open until Friday, December 1st. Please reach out to Danielle Kolodkin...
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How do authors and agents navigate the world of Twitter, trolls, and media backlash? Join us on November 8th at 6:00 pm for a panel on the intersection of social media, marketing books, and activism. Panelists include Katherine Locke and Justina Ireland. RSVP for information about location and additional speakers. Moderator: Emily Hughes, Content...
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YPG Book Club: Crazy Rich Asians YPG Book Club will be chatting, snacking, and dipping into the world of Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan on October 18, 2017 at Simon & Schuster (1230 6th Ave) at 6:30 pm. Feel free to bring snacks, drinks (BYOB), and any questions on the book you may have! RSVP here...
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YPG Discount: BIGNY Presents the New York Book Show Come celebrate the most visually stunning books of 2016 with an open bar and hot buffet! The Book Industry Guild of New York is offering YPG a limited number of $40 tickets (50% off!) to this year’s New York Book Show on Thursday, October...
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Cassandra Clare, E.L. James, Anna Todd. What do these authors have in common? Before they published bestselling books, they wrote fanfiction and gained a dedicated following of fans. How does fanfiction go mainstream? What’s the process behind editing something that was originally published as fanfiction? Join us for a panel on the intersection between...
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Summer—believe it or not—is almost over. We may not be hitting the books anymore, per se, but kids throughout the city are heading back to school (and you know what that means: fewer tourists and fewer rowdy kids interrupting your commute!). So let’s celebrate this wonderful change of the season by getting together for...
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Calling all introverts! Do publishing pitches make you tremble in fear? Does just the mention of a mixer make you break out in a cold sweat? Then join YPG for a panel on Networking for Introverts! The 45-minute panel discussion will feature publishing professionals (and self-proclaimed introverts!) who will speak on the strategies that...
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Come celebrate the Boy Who Lived’s birthday with #DIYPG: Potterpalooza, Monday, July 31 from 6:30-8:30pm! We’ll be making three Harry Potter-themed crafts (but no Horcruxes), sipping on that sweet butterbeer, watching one of the movies, and complaining about how we’ll never be able to afford Cursed Child tickets when it moves to Broadway. A...
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On Wednesday, July 12th, please join us for a happy hour in support of Pajama Program! Pajama Program is a New York-based nonprofit that donates new books to kids living in group homes, shelters and temporary housing facilities. We’ll be meeting at Réunion Surf Bar (357 W 44th St, New York) at 6:30pm. So come on by and...
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