Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame

A world-renowned playwright, two founders of the Affrilachian poets, a leading historian of Appalachia and a former CBS News correspondent who became a beloved Kentucky author are this year’s inductees into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame. WUKY's Clay Wallace was there for the ceremony at Lexington's historic Kentucky Theatre.

It's the kind of book friends recommend to each other, especially if someone is going through a time of loneliness or romantic loss. The late bell hooks' “All About Love" was published nearly a quarter century ago. But it's found a new generation of readers who respond to its message of empathy and community.

The 12th class of the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning has been announced. The award ceremony will take place on Monday March 25th at the Kentucky Theatre.

The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning has announced the 2023 class of the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame.

Friends of the late writer and feminist icon bell hooks gathered for a memorial on Thursday.

One of the Commonwealth’s most celebrated writers has died. Arlo Barnette reports.Ed McClanahan died at home on Saturday at the age of 89. He was inducted…

The Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame announced its 2014 Hall of Fame class at an induction ceremony on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the Carnegie Center.…

The Kentucky Writers Hall Of Fame at the Carnegie Center For Literacy And Learning welcomes four new members Wednesday night. The hall was created to…

Lexington’s Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning held its fourth annual induction ceremony Thursday for the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame. The event…

Writing and literature will be the subject of a local awards ceremony Thursday.Lexington’s Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning is holding its fourth…