Kentucky Book Festival: Louisville Edition: Coming to Louisville June 14th
Kentucky Book Festival: Louisville Edition will be held on Saturday, June 14th in Paristown from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and will offer something for everyone:
● Meet Authors and Illustrators: Interact with 30-40 regional and national authors, editors, and illustrators, discover new voices, and engage in conversations about literature and creativity.
● Buy Books from a Favorite Kentucky Independent Bookstore: Our bookselling partner, Carmichael’s Bookstore, will have a diverse selection of books across a wide range of genres for you to browse and add to your collection.
● Enjoy Inspiring Events and Interesting Discussions: While the kids participate in some fun activities and storytime, the adults can listen in to talks led by authors and industry professionals.
● Family-Friendly Fun: There will be activities and programs for book lovers of all ages – perfect for a day out with family and friends. Children under 14 years of age will receive one free book of their choice from participating children’s and young adult authors.
● Free and Open to the Public: Kentucky Book Festival: Louisville Edition is completely free, with no invitations or tickets required to attend.
The Louisville Edition will offer a similar experience to the Lexington flagship festival, but is tailored specifically for the Louisville community, with programming and author features unique to the Louisville Edition. While the Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington draws thousands of attendees and features over 150 authors and illustrators, the Louisville Edition will focus on creating an intimate and engaging environment with a curated selection of authors and illustrators.
Look for the James Baker Hall Foundation on June 14th as we will be there with our 2024 Book Award winner, Wesley Houp. For more information on the
Kentucky Book Festival, contact Jay McCoy, Kentucky Humanities at jay.mccoy@uky.edu.