Events

If you loved SOKY Bookfest, you’re going to flip for Back to Back Books: A Book Lovers Festival by Warren County Public Library. Join us for a full day of author presentations on the Capitol stage, and pop next door to the One Roof event space to browse & buy books while chatting with authors in the Author Hall. WCPL is giving away 200 books by each presenting author! This event is free and open to the public. Register Here for Free Tickets!

Mariama J. Lockington will appear at The CLE Reads YA Book Festival as a feature author on October, 1st 2024. The keynote speaker is Common. You can learn more and register here!

Mariama J. Lockington will appear at the Kentucky Book Festival as a featured author, and you can catch her on the main stage in conversation with Nic Stone at 12:30pm. The festival takes place Saturday, November 2nd from 9:30am-5:00pm at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY. Admission is free!

A program of Kentucky Humanities, the Kentucky Book Festival is a celebration of reading, writing, and publishing which takes place each fall. Festival events seek to connect book-lovers and authors, spark engaging conversations, and empower readers by providing access to new books as well as opportunities to learn more about writing in a fun, supportive environment. It’s the biggest bookish celebration in Kentucky! Learn about writing and publishing, discover new books, make memories with family and friends, and celebrate reading!