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Kentucky Book Festival
Kentucky Book Festival
Date: Saturday, 2 November 2024
Time: 11/2/24 9:30 am - 11/2/24 5:00 pm
Venue: Lexington, Kentucky

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!

 

 

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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