EFA members, learn more about volunteering at events such as book festivals and trade conferences in your area by visiting the Representing the EFA webpage.

The EFA defers to local public health guidelines regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the discretion of local coordinators in deciding to resume in-person meetings and events. For updates, please see the listings below or contact your local chapter.

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North Texas Chapter: September Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...

Cascadia Chapter: Virtual Fall Gathering

Online (Zoom)

If you’re a resident or admirer of the Cascadia region (that’d be OR, WA, ID, and BC), let’s meet! Virtual seasonal gatherings will be held for the Cascadia chapter every...

KidLit Chapter Launch

Zoom Chapter Meeting , United States

At our launch social, we will introduce the KidLit chapter and its co-coordinators, announce upcoming events, play KidLit trivia, raffle off prizes, and chat in our breakout session. Register today!

Free

San Diego Picnic social

Kate Sessions Park 5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, United States

Our first potluck picnic was a smashing success, so we decided to organize a repeat! Join us on September 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Kate Sessions Park, an iconic...

Free

STET Talk and Tea

Join EFA board members to chat about ways we can all make our work lives better. Need tips? Resources? Have some to offer? Maybe some requests for future STET Talks?...

September Virtual Coffee

Google Meet Meet.Google.com

Let's gather and catch up after the long break!

Free

Visit the EFA at Brooklyn Book Festival 2024

The EFA will be exhibiting at the 2024 Brooklyn Book Festival Day and Literary Market Place, which is set for Sunday, September 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stop by...

EDIT Presents Candid Conversations

The EFA's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Transformation (EDIT) committee presents Candid Conversations, a virtual series featuring thought leaders in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging community who will spotlight their own personal and professional journeys navigating their careers.

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Office Closed Monday April 8.

The EFA Offices will be closed Monday, April 8, 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 9. Job postings, discussion list subscriptions, and other customer service requests may not be responded to until then.

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