This is the first year of a new management arrangement for the event. Panel discussion topics include the role of food in southern identity, geek culture’s move into mainstream entertainment, and a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Affrilachian Poets. The public can attend presentations and panel discussions with authors and guest scholars. Thompson), Sharyn McCrumb, marriage equality advocate Jim Obergefell, Mark Wilkerson, and former U. National authors include Craig Johnson, Juan F. Scheduled to appear are bestselling Kentucky writers Wendell Berry, Kim Edwards, Bobbie Ann Mason, Gurney Norman, Tiffany Reisz, Frank X Walker, J. This year 170 local and national authors are scheduled to attend the book fair. More than 500 elementary and middle school students from 13 schools will meet and talk with several authors of children’s and young adults books. until 2:30 p.m., also at the convention center. In addition, the sixth annual KBF Kids Day is scheduled for Nov. with books signings, readings and panel discussions scheduled throughout the day. 5 when readers and writers come together in celebration of books at the 35th annual Kentucky Book Fair at the Frankfort Convention Center. Kentucky’s premier literary event is set for Nov.
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