The Lincoln County Historical Association is hosting Sharyn McCrumb, an award-winning Southern writer, best known for her Appalachian “Ballad” novels, set in the North Carolina/Tennessee mountains. McCrumb will be at
Dan Collins talks with Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson.
Crystal Wilkinson is the first black woman to be appointed Kentucky Poet Laureate. She spoke with us recently about her rural roots, her writing, and how she hopes to inspire young Kentucky writers.
A formal induction is planned as part of the Kentucky Writer’s Day celebration on April 23rd. The virtual ceremony will stream live on the Kentucky Arts Council Facebook page and YouTube channel. You can find more information about that at artscouncil.ky.gov.
Crystal Wilkinson is the author of
The Birds of Opulence,
Blackberries, Blackberries, winner of the Chaffin Award for Appalachian Literature, and
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