Author Margaret Verble’s new book, When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky, is an unforgettable and irresistible tale of exotic animals, lingering spirits, and unexpected friendship. Tickets are $45.00 and include a signature cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, an autographed, hardcover copy of When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky, and all tax and handling fees. Margaret […]
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Think you know books? Rally a team for this lively literary competition and find out! This event is free and open to the public.
Join renowned Chef Ouita Michel and author Susan Reigler—two trailblazers in the food industry in Kentucky—as they discuss Ouita’s new cookbook, Just a Few Miles South, along with her restaurants, favorite recipes, and more. This program will be hosted on Zoom and will be simulcast to the Kentucky Humanities (@KYHumanites) Facebook page.
Join Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, for a virtual event, as he discusses his writing career and latest book, Stuntboy, in the Meantime, with author Courtney "Court" Stevens. This virtual program will be hosted on Zoom free of charge.
Join authors David Bell and Gwenda Bond as they discuss David’s new book, Kill All Your Darlings, published July 6 by Berkley/Penguin Random House. A compelling thriller full of unexpected twists, Kill All Your Darlings showcases some of David Bell’s finest fiction yet, debuting just in time for you to add it to your summer […]
Join authors Crystal Wilkinson and Ronald W. Davis as they discuss Crystal’s new book, Perfect Black, published by the University Press of Kentucky. Crystal Wilkinson combines a deep love for her rural roots with a passion for language and storytelling in this compelling collection of poetry and prose about girlhood, racism, and political awakening, imbued […]
Amrita Chakrabarti Myers spoke about her book, The Vice President’s Black Wife: The Untold Life of Julia Chinn. This book tells the story of the enslaved mixed-race wife of Richard Mentor Johnson, US Vice President under Martin Van Buren.
A is for Affrilachia takes center stage in this conversation! Frank X Walker and upfromsumdirt in conversation with writer Crystal Wilkinson about this “Trojan horse disguised as a children’s book.”