The National Book Foundation has elected four new members to its board of directors: Greg Greeley, the new CEO at Simon & Schuster; Franklin Leonard, founder & CEO of the Black List; Elizabeth McNamara, partner, Davis Wright Tremaine; and Miwa Messer, executive producer of author events and content at Barnes & Noble. These additions bring the foundation's board to 22 governing members.
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| (l. to r.) Greg Greeley, Franklin Leonard, Elizabeth McNamara, and Miwa Messer | |
"We are gratified to welcome four exceptionally talented individuals to our board of directors," said David Steinberger, NBF's board chair. "This announcement follows the launch of our new strategic plan, deepening our commitment to books and to readers over the next five years. We look forward to working closely with Greg Greeley, Franklin Leonard, Elizabeth McNamara, and Miwa Messer to amplify the foundation's mission to celebrate the best literature published in the United States, connect books with readers of all ages, and champion the literary arts as a vital part of our culture."
NBF executive director said Ruth Dickey commented: "Greg, Franklin, Elizabeth, and Miwa bring significant experience in the literary ecosystem, a deep commitment to the written word, and a shared vision that access to books and reading are for everyone, everywhere. It is our honor to work alongside them to champion the work of writers and translators and celebrate the joys of reading."