The #2 Reason Good Books Don’t Make It
The #2 Reason Good Books Don’t Make It Into the Louisville Book Festival: Category Balance One of the hardest emails we send each year is a letter telling an author …
The Most Common Reason Good Books Don’t Get Accepted
Every year, hundreds of authors trust the Louisville Book Festival with something incredibly personal—their dream. We know how much courage it takes to write a book. We know the early …
What Is the Louisville Book Festival in Year Seven?
Sometimes people ask, “What is the Louisville Book Festival”? They have never heard of a book festival or if they have heard the words “book festival,” they often assume it’s …
Standing Up for Stories: The Louisville Book Festival Aligns with Banned Books Week for the First Time
For the first time in its history, the Louisville Book Festival will take place during Banned Books Week—and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Each year, Banned Books Week shines …
The Louisville Book Festival: Changing Lives Through Literacy and Community
How the Louisville Book Festival Is Changing Lives Through Literacy and Community When you think of a book festival, you might picture authors signing books and readers browsing vendor tables. …
What is the Louisville Book Festival?
The Louisville Book Festival is a free, public literary event held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, that celebrates reading, writing, and the power of storytelling. It was founded by Deedee Cummings, …