Grisham and Edwards, two New York Times bestselling authors, will discuss their writing careers and Grisham’s newest book, A Time for Mercy, which brings Jake Brigance—the star of Grisham’s first novel, A Time to Kill—back to the courtroom. Sponsored by Campbellsville University.
Jay McCoy
How on earth can an author have an imagination big enough to encompass another universe? Listen in as authors Terry Brooks—author of more than 30 books, including the "Shannara" series—and Alix E. Harrow—author of "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" and "The Once and Future Witches"—“talk shop” about how (and why) they write what they do, in […]
Join renowned poets Nikky Finney, Frank X Walker, and Reginald Dwayne Betts for an unforgettable evening in celebration of their work as poets, advocates, and educators. Sponsored by the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.
David Blight, who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his most recent book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, will discuss Douglass’ personal and political life as well as his long and continued significance and impact on the history of the United States. Amy Murrell Taylor, a historian of the American South whose work focuses on […]
How do environmental, cultural, and political conditions impact a region and the health of its occupants? Why does it seem certain parts of the U.S. are more negatively impacted by the opioid crisis than others? Learn how these investigative journalists and educators are fighting for justice, advocating for positive change, and informing the American public […]
What will Kentucky Book Festival visitors find on your table? On my table you will find my very first book, We All Count, along with posters and stickers that go along with the book. At my table you will of course find me, the author, but you will also find the […]
What will Kentucky Book Festival visitors find on your table? I’ll have the latest copy of my poetry chapbook The Vine Temple, which features poems about the Louisville bussing riots and the Cemetery for CSA Veterans in Pewee Valley, Kentucky. I’ll also have my award-winning collection Next Door to the Dead. […]
What will Kentucky Book Festival visitors find on your table? I’ll be signing my latest book Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey, which is a brief biography of one of America’s first Black superstar athletes. Murphy was born enslaved in Bourbon County and lived most of his life […]
What will Kentucky Book Festival visitors find on your table? The book Lonnie & Twyla Money – 50 years of Kentucky Appalachian Folk Art. This is a beautiful coffee table book with wonderful photography of their work, but it also tells the story of how the Moneys gave up farming to become […]
What will Kentucky Book Festival visitors find on your table? Not Here to Stay Friends is a young adult romance about two best friends who unexpectedly end up spending their summer around a reality dating show! While one is a contestant being courted by the lead actor of her favorite TV show, […]
What will Kentucky Book Festival visitors find on your table? Readers will find my most recent title Wicked Little Things, which is a spooky and queer Young Adult novel about a recently out teenager who discovers he is a witch and joins a coven to hunt down a serial killer. […]
Stephen B. Bright is the author of The Fear of Too Much Justice, an examination of injustices occurring in criminal courts today and a practical look at how they can be corrected. He will be joined on stage with CNN’s Poppy Harlow for this discussion.