Events

Black Feminist Praxis Scholar Hour
Black Feminist Praxis Scholar Hour
Date:
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Time:
9/30/26 1:00 pm
Venue:
Virtual- Zoom

Centering Black Girls’ Lives in Writings

It’s National Literacy Month and Black Reading Month, and we are thrilled to welcome Mariama J. Lockington, a multiple award-winning and USA Today bestselling author, for a special webinar conversation. Join us as we explore how to center Black girls in our writing and create joy poems together, and be sure to purchase or check out her books in celebration of National Sign Up for a Library Card Month.

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Kentucky Book Festival
Kentucky Book Festival
Date:
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Time:
11/7/26 10:00 am - 11/7/26 4:00 pm
Venue:
Joseph-Beth Booksellers Lexington

A program of Kentucky Humanities, the Kentucky Book Festival is a celebration of reading, writing, and publishing that takes place each fall. The 2026 festival will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington Green.

Festival events are designed to connect book lovers and authors, spark conversation, and empower readers by providing access to new books and opportunities to learn more about writing in a fun, supportive environment. It’s the biggest bookish celebration in Kentucky! Discover new books, explore the world of writing and publishing, make memories with family and friends, and celebrate the joy of reading.

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Mariama J. Lockington will be signing books all day.
Books by The Banks Festival
Date:
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Time:
11/14/26 10:00 am - 11/14/26 4:00 pm
Venue:
Main Library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library

The Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regional Book Festival held annually in downtown Cincinnati. The day-long festival, which is free and open to the public, features national, regional, and local authors and illustrators; book signings; panel discussions; and activities for the entire family to enjoy. The 19th annual Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regional Book Festival will take place Saturday, November 14, 2026 10am – 4pm at the Main Library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. Admission is free. Mariama J. Lockington is a featured author in the Juvenile Fiction section and will be present for signings from 10am-4pm.

 

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Mariama J. Lockington has over thirteen years of experience working as a K-12 educator in the nonprofit sector and currently works for the University of Kentucky’s College of Education. She enjoys teaching hands-on writing workshops and speaking with young people about their stories. Learn More

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