Authors, speakers to visit schools in NKY as part of ‘Kentucky Humanities at the Schools’ starting April 15
Kentucky Humanities at the Schools brings authors and speakers to dozens of schools across the state to meet students in…
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Opinion – Bill Goodman: Kentucky Humanities’ loss of federal funding should make you angry
How would you feel if someone took your child’s favorite book out of his hands? What would you think if…
Kentucky Humanities selects anthology Savory Memories for 2025 Kentucky Reads program
Kentucky Humanities has selected Savory Memories edited by L. Elisabeth Beattie — now Linda Elisabeth LaPinta — for its 2025…
National Book Festival expands with tour featuring authors Thurman, Wilkinson; two events in NKY
Literary enthusiasts and young readers across Kentucky will have the opportunity to join in the celebration of the National Book…
KY Humanities head Bill Goodman announces retirement; board to open search for successor
After eight years at the helm of Kentucky Humanities, Executive Director Bill Goodman has announced his retirement. Under Goodman’s leadership,…
Kentucky Humanities accepting applications for Chautauqua living history presenters
Now is your chance to help Kentucky Humanities tell Kentucky’s story by portraying a person from the Commonwealth’s colorful past….
Kentucky Humanities offers ’24 School Days — an author with free books for your school
Kentucky Humanities has issued a “last call” for applications for 2024 School Days. Applications are due by Thursday, January 18….
Fenton Johnson’s novel ‘Scissors, Paper, Rock’ chosen for KY Humanities’ 2024 Kentucky Reads
Kentucky Humanities has selected Fenton Johnson’s Scissors, Paper, Rock for its 2024 Kentucky Reads. The novel will serve as a…
Northern Kentucky University professor Dr. Eric Jackson named to Kentucky Humanities board
Kentucky Humanities has announced Northern Kentucky University professor Dr. Eric R. Jackson has been elected to serve on the organization’s…
Constance Alexander: Being prepared begins with readiness and requires resilience
Rude awakening Saturday morning: The whine of sirens wrestles me out of sweet dreams and into the stark reality of…
Constance Alexander: Book options abound for Kentucky Humanties’ 2023 Kentucky Reads program
Editor’s note: Constance Alexander is one of a list of facilitators provided through Kentucky Humanities for Ky Reads. In my…
Kentucky Book Festival welcomes online requests for School Days program, free thanks to KY Colonels
Kentucky Book Festival’s School Days program welcomes online applications from Kentucky schools for the spring 2023 semester. KBF School Days brings an author to…
Constance Alexander: Bobbie Ann Mason’s ‘Dear Ann’ dips into history and re-imagines herstory
Bobbie Ann Mason’s newest work of fiction, “Dear Ann,” is a magical mystery tour that moves between past and present,…
Bill Goodman: On golden anniversary for Kentucky Humanities, here’s to 50 years of telling Ky’s story
Kentucky Humanities is 50 years young. Since 1972, Kentucky Humanities has been dedicated to Telling Kentucky’s Story through programs and…
NKU’s Six@Six, KY Humanities present ‘Democracy and Informed Citizen’ on OTR People’s Movement
Kentucky Humanities is partnering with Northern Kentucky University’s Six@Six to present its Democracy and the Informed Citizen event with funds…
Democracy and the Press: Join an NKU Six@Six conversation about the free press’ role in democracy
Join with AP photojournalists in conversation about how the free press plays an essential role in sustaining an informed democracy….
Kentucky Humanities chooses Bobbie Ann Mason’s Dear Ann as the 2022 Kentucky Reads selection
Kentucky Humanities has announced the 2022 Kentucky Reads selection is Dear Ann by Bobbie Ann Mason. Mason’s groundbreaking Shiloh and Other Stories…
Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating Frontier Nursing’s Couriers, and the good works that didn’t have to be
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist While recently reading about Mary Breckinridge’s amazing Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) and specifically the work…
Kentucky Book Festival plans return to in-person Nov. 6 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington
Kentucky Humanities will present the 40th Annual Kentucky Book Festival (formerly Kentucky Book Fair) on Saturday, November 6, starting at…
Kentucky Book Festival subscription literary series offers bibliophiles a mailed-to-your-door experience
The Kentucky Book Festival on Monday announced a new literary subscription series called the Kentucky Book Festival Book Bundle, offering…
Kentucky Book Festival goes virtual with lineup featuring John Grisham, J. R. Ward and many more
Although the traditional week of in-person gatherings will not take place this year, the Kentucky Book Festival will carry on…
Kentucky Humanities now accepting applications for CARES Act Emergency Operating Grants
Kentucky Humanities has been provided with grant funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to assist cultural institutions…
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