The Women's National Book Association (WNBA) was established in 1917, as an organization to promote the role of women in the community of the book.[1] This organization includes twelve active chapters in the United States, network members outside regional chapters, and corporate sponsorships.[2] WNBA is a broad-based, non-profit,[3] 501(c)(3) organization offering three distinguished national awards and a longstanding history of literary activism.[4]