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Mark your calenders for SOKY Book Fest 2012!

Carl Hiassen will be the featured presenter at this year’s SOKY Book Fest in April.  Hiassen is the NY Times bestselling author of fiction for readers of all ages.  His work includes the Newbery Honor winning Hoot as well as Flush and Star Island.  Children’s Day will feature Newbery Honor winning author, Patricia Reilly Giff.  Giff is the author of many beloved children’s books, including the Kids of Polk Street series, Lily’s Crossing and Willow Run.  These two authors will be joined by nearly 150 other authors who appeal to all ages and interests.  The SOKY Book Fest, one of the largest book festivals in the state will be held at the Knicely Conference center.  More info about events and authors attending can be found here.

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Fall Into Books brings award winning author and illustrator to Bowling Green

Fall Into Books, a program sponsored by SOKY Book Fest partners, brought Evelyn THurman award winning author Crystal Hubbard and illustrator Robert McGuire to Bowling Green this week.    Ms. Hubbard and Mr. McGuire visited area elementary schools, to discuss their picture book The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby.  The book is about Jimmy Winkfield, one of history’s finest horsemen and the last African American to win the Kentucky Derby.  Ms. Hubbard and Mr. McGuire will be honored on Friday at the Evelyn Thurman Award luncheon held at the KY Museum.

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