Kentucky Humanities receives one of 56 historic card catalogues retired by Library of Congress
Kentucky Humanities has announce that it has received one of 56 historic card catalogs retired by the Library of Congress…
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Author Kim Michele Richardson reflects on literacy, history and ‘My Kentucky Moonlight School’
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer When Kim Michele Richardson learned that her children’s book My Kentucky Moonlight School had…
Kentucky Humanities announces works by two KY authors as 2026 adult, youth Great Reads selections
Kentucky Humanities, which serves as Kentucky’s Center for the Book, has announced its 2026 Great Read selections, honoring two works…
KY Humanities names Kay Madrick as organization’s permanent executive director; previously held interim role
Kentucky Humanities has announced Kay Madrick has been named executive director of the organization, following her service as interim executive…
KY Humanities head Bill Goodman announces retirement, Kay Madrick named interim executive director
Kentucky Humanities on Wednesday announced the retirement of Executive Director Bill Goodman, who has led the organization with distinction since…
Kentucky Book festival returns for 44th year November 1 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington
The Kentucky Book Festival, an iconic literary experience, is back for the 44th year on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Joseph-Beth…
Opinion – Nicholas Hartlep: Cuts to humanities funding would weaken the very soul of the Commonwealth
While flying to a national education conference several years ago, I received a call that would deepen my commitment to…
Kentucky Center for the Book releases selections for 2025 Great Reads from Great Places inititative
The Kentucky Center for the Book, a part of Kentucky Humanities, has announced the Commonwealth’s selections for the 2025 Great…
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…
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…
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