Book Launch & Trivia Night: Court Queens at Wilka's Sports Bar

Hive Mind Books & Wilka's Sports Bar in Manhattan team up for a special launch event and trivia night for Court Queens. Hive Mind Books and Wilka's Sports Bar are thrilled to team up for a special launch event for Court Queens: Celebrate the Players, Teams, and History of Women’s Basketball by Emma Baccellieri and Jordan Robinson. Join us at Wilka's in Manhattan to meet the authors, learn about the history of Women's basketball, and get your book signed. After the author talk, play a special edition basketball trivia to really test your knowledge! ******************** Book Tickets for this event include a copy of the book and guarantee entry to the event. General Admission tickets are free and do not guarantee entry. Seating priority will be given to Book Ticket holders. ******************** ABOUT COURT QUEENS Court Queens is a comprehensive, photographic celebration of Women's basketball history. It chronicles the sports from pioneers like Senda Berenson in 1892 to legends such as Cheryl Miller and Dawn Staley, modern stars like Caitlin Clark, and the WNBA's evolution. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Emma Baccellieri has been a staff writer at Sports Illustrated since 2018. Covering women’s basketball, she has profiled star players and teams in the pages of the magazine and has anchored the publication’s coverage of major events such as the Final Four and WNBA Finals. She is a graduate of Duke University and lives in Washington, D.C. Jordan Robinson is a freelance journalist, host, analyst, content creator, play-by-play announcer, and reporter based in Los Angeles. She has worked as a host for the Pac-12 Network, Women’s Sports Network, the West Coast Conference, the Big Ten Network, and FIBA. She also co-hosts The Women’s Hoops Show, a weekly women’s basketball podcast on Audacy alongside legend Sheryl Swoopes, and previously hosted She’s Got Next with Jordan Robinson, the first women’s sports radio show on Audacy’s airwaves. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ABOUT WILKA'S SPORTS BAR Welcome to Wilka’s, a bold and vibrant space where women’s sports take the spotlight. Inspired by the strength and unity of a wolf pack—"Wilk" means wolf in Polish—Wilka’s embodies a fresh start and a sense of togetherness. Located in the heart of Manhattan, we’re redefining the sports bar experience. Whether you’re a dedicated fan, a former athlete, or just here for the energy, Wilka’s welcomes you with open arms—and signature cocktails, crisp beers, and game-day snacks to match. Come for the games, stay for the connections, and join our growing pack. ABOUT HIVE MIND BOOKS Hive Mind Books is a queer and trans bookstore and coffee shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn hosting events most nights of the week. Visit www.hivemindbooks.com for a full schedule.