New Mexico Book League

In May 1971 four men involved in the book publishing trade met to discuss the idea of forming an association of booksellers, with an aim to promote reading and writing in New Mexico and to make books more readily available to all residents of the state. Their plans culminated in the formation of the New Mexico Book League, which was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1972. In pursuit of its mission, the league organized instructional workshops and literary promotional events, published the periodical Book Talk and two special books, wrote articles for local magazines concerning New Mexico’s literary scene, and produced television programs focusing on New Mexico books and authors. Dwight Myers, one of the founding members, was the first president and served as the executive director until his death in 1995. His wife Carol A. Myers edited Book Talk until its last issue was published in 2001. In that same year, a quarterly review journal titled Southwest BookViews was launched by an allied group, the New Mexico Book Association. The New Mexico Book League dissolved in 2002.

From the guide to the New Mexico Book League records, 1971-2002, (New Mexico State University Library, Archives and Special Collections Department)

In May 1971 four men involved in the book publishing trade met to discuss the idea of forming an association of booksellers, with an aim to promote reading and writing in New Mexico and to make books more readily available to all residents of the state. Their plans culminated in the formation of the New Mexico Book League, which was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1972. In pursuit of its mission, the league organized instructional workshops and literary promotional events, published the periodical Book Talk and two special books, wrote articles for local magazines concerning New Mexico's literary scene, and produced television programs focusing on New Mexico books and authors. Dwight Myers, one of the founding members, was the first president and served as the executive director until his death in 1995. His wife Carol A. Myers edited Book Talk until its last issue was published in 2001. In that same year, a quarterly review journal titled Southwest BookViews was launched by an allied group, the New Mexico Book Association. The New Mexico Book League dissolved in 2002.

From the description of New Mexico Book League records, 1971-2002. (New Mexico State University). WorldCat record id: 269100397