New York Book Forum Events

AI Has Entered the Chat

Join us for an engaging and forward-looking conversation on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the publishing industry, featuring industry expert Keith Riege

Greener Pages: Alternate Materials and Measuring Emissions

The publishing industry is under growing pressure to reduce emissions, rethink materials, and build more sustainable supply chains. In this New York Book Forum virtual pr

Diversity in Stories

Twenty-five percent of children’s books feature a protagonist who is a minority. The numbers are lower in adult publishing, with research suggesting that less than 10% of

President's Night 2026 with Madeline McIntosh

New York Book Forum is pleased to present Presidents Night featuring Madeline McIntosh, CEO and Publisher! Madeline McIntosh has a well-deserved reputation for thinking

From Competition to Career

What role do competitions play in launching and sustaining a writer’s and artist’s career? Join us for From Competition to Career, a panel discussion exploring how art an

Listen Closely: The Audiobook Experience

Audiobooks have seen double digit growths in the last few years and what was once a niche category now commands a seat at the table when book deals are discussed. Greatne

Transforming Literacy: Reading for the Future and Other Tools

Research has shown that teaching reading using science-based methods significantly improves literacy rates and in this program we seek to explore how can we utilize those

Beyond the Books: Third Spaces, Libraries, and Book Bars

An engaging panel discussion exploring the evolving role of third spaces—those essential community hubs that exist beyond home and work or school. As society seeks deeper

Sustainability in Paper, Print, and Publishing

As the world embraces sustainability, publishers, suppliers, and print vendors meet at the crossroads. Join us for an insightful virtual program on Sustainability in the

Women Who Drive Publishing

Women make up 78% of the publishing industry and hold 59% of executive positions. Women publish more than half of the books in the market and women buy more books than me

In the Mood for Love: A Look at the Romance Genre

Listen to our virtual program from 2/29/25 exploring the journey of the romance genre throughout the years. Romance has evolved into one of the most diverse, boundary pus

President’s Night with Dave McCree

Join us for a lively conversation with Dave McCree, CEO of Lakeside Book Company, about the trend of deluxe editions in 2024 and the outlook for the future, as well as ot

The Changing Craft of Print: Looking at Offset & Digital Print, Changes to the Industry’s Landscape

Join us virtually for this enlightening panel discussion with Christian Schamberger, President of Mercury Print, and Ashley Gordan, Publishing Segment Manager at Hewlett

Modern Horror: What Makes Us Jump Today

Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky, horror has always been a genre of groundbreaking storytelling. From novels to comics and beyond, we’re here to explore the landscape

Upholding Literacy with the Science of Reading

Presented by New York Book Forum’s program chair Irene Chan and Allison Molkenthin, a trustee of the Waterford Institute and executive producer of the documentary “The Ri

Driven to Design

Don’t judge a book by its cover—unless it’s really well-designed. The first step through any book is usually the cover, and cover design can set the tone for a book, play

Sustainability in Publishing

Sustainability is a burgeoning field in publishing and can be encompassed in many ways. There is no doubt that sustainability initiatives by publishers will inevitably in

Lapse in Literacy, How We Fight Back - Part 2

Promoting literacy among various communities is a critical part of the NYBF mission. We are thrilled to continue the discussion with the organizations and initiatives fig

President's Night with Mary McAveney

Mary McAveney is a publishing veteran with decades of experience and expertise in marketing, strategy, and branding. She is known throughout the industry as a forward-thi

A Lapse in Literacy: How We Fight Back

Promoting literacy among various communities is a critical part of the NYBF mission. We are thrilled to discuss the organizations and initiatives fighting to enhance lite