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 212° Academy students Kaitlyn Lemily and Madelyn Yonts have been selected as the winners of the “SOKY Book Fest – 212° Academy Young Science Writers” contest. Lemily, daughter of Chris and Christa Lemily, wrote “A Marine Biologist Life for Me” and Yonts, daughter of Roy and Kimberly Yonts, wrote “Working at Logan Aluminum.”  Both of the winning authors attend Rich Pond Elementary school in addition to the Academy.

Honorable Mentions were awarded to Academy students Aidan Berry for his book “Lizards—The True Creepy Crawlies” and Vivien Seidler for her book “Under the Surface.”  Berry attends Plano Elementary and is the son of James and Amy Berry. Seidler attends Rockfield Elementary and is the daughter of Christopher and Karen Seidler.

“The judges were very impressed by the quality of the books produced this year,” said Kristie Lowry, WKU literary outreach coordinator and SOKY Book Fest organizer. “It was a tough decision and we’re proud of all the students who participated.”

According to Jennifer Sheffield, teacher for the 212° Academy, the goal of this project was to not only research and explore a variety of STEM-related interests, but to experience the process of crafting an online book for publication. Through an online self-publishing website, each participating student was assigned an official ISBN number and now has a published book.

The contest is a combined effort between the Southern Kentucky Book Fest partners and the teachers at the Academy. The four students will receive certificates of recognition and the winning authors are invited to participate in the Southern Kentucky Book Fest for book sales and signings.

 For more information, visit www.sokybookfest.org or contact Kristie Lowry at (270) 745-4502.

The annual Macy’s Used Book Sale will be held Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2 at a new location this year—the Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Public Library on 175 Iron Skillet Court. Thousands of materials will be available for sale at the event. Proceeds from the used book sale will benefit the Southern Kentucky Book Fest.

“We are pleased to host the Macy’s Used Book Sale in the new addition to the Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Public Library,” says Lisa Rice, executive director for Warren County Public Library. “The Bob Kirby Branch is located on Iron Skillet Court, off Scottsville Road, next to Greenwood High School.”

Donations of books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books are welcome at Macy’s, WKU Libraries, and all Warren County Public Library locations.

The sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, February 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Sunday is “bag for a buck” day. All the books you can fit into the provided bags will be one dollar.

SOKY Book Fest is a partnership project of WKU Libraries, Warren County Public Library, and Barnes & Noble Booksellers. The partnership’s mission is to encourage reading and the love of books, and to be a positive force in promoting literacy in the region.

For more information, visit www.sokybookfest.org or contact Kristie Lowry at (270) 745-4502.