The University Press of Kentucky

In the final post for #UPWeek 2023, the University Press of Kentucky is pleased to spotlight Mandi Fugate Sheffel, owner of the Read Spotted Newt. As an independent bookseller in eastern Kentucky...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2023/11/17/upweek2023-day-5-the-university-press-of-kentucky-and-independent-booksellers-speak-up-for-the-appalachia-region/

One of the ways in which the University Press of Kentucky exercises its unique ability to #SpeakUP is through our constant development of new series, each with a dedicated editor or editors. Esta...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2023/11/16/upweek2023-day-4-university-press-of-kentucky-launches-new-visionary-imprint-to-celebrate-stories-of-the-black-experience/

Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr., writer, activist, and author of the critically-acclaimed poetry collection Gay Poems for Red States, celebrates the University Press of Kentucky and its support o...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2023/11/15/upweek2023-day-3-when-does-the-university-press-of-kentucky-speakup/

On this second day of #UPWeek2023, the University Press of Kentucky answers the question “Who does our press help #SpeakUP?” University presses’ mission is to give voice to the scholarship ...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2023/11/14/upweek2023-day-2-the-university-press-of-kentucky-helps-the-appalachia-community-speakup-by-celebrating-its-strength-determination-and-resilience/

For more than 80 years, the University Press of Kentucky has been publishing award-winning and critically-acclaimed books and highlighting diverse and knowledgeable voices from Kentucky and beyon...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2023/11/13/upweek2023-day-1-what-does-speakup-mean-to-the-university-press-of-kentucky/

What is UK’s One Day Fundraising Event? For 24 hours on April 19, 2023, University of Kentucky alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends will support their favorite college, program or cause...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2023/04/17/one-day-for-uk-is-april-19th/

The University Press of Kentucky has a strong showing so far! Scroll down to see all the accolades we’ve picked up so far this season! Winner of the 2023 Weatherford Nonfiction Award Winner of ...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2023/03/23/2022-award-season/

Check out all the amazing events coming up featuring our authors and the Press! February 3-5, 2023, Williamsburg, VA Book Festival Featured Speaker Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle: Even As We Breathe...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2023/02/01/february-2023-events/

Check out all the amazing events coming up featuring our authors and the Press! January January 17, 2023, Virtual and In Person Author Event Scott Gould presents The Hammerhead Chronicles convers...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2023/01/19/2023-events/

We are sad to announce that former University Press of Kentucky Director Kenneth Cherry passed away Kenneth Holland Cherry, 87, director emeritus of the University Press of Kentucky, died Friday ...

https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/2022/12/05/remembering-director-ken-cherry/