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Kentucky Humanities has initiated its 2023 ‘Kentucky Humanities at the Schools’ program, providing workshops and presentations to 27 selected schools across the state at no cost. The program features various authors and speakers to enhance literacy through interactive learning experiences. Participating schools will receive valuable resources, including complimentary books, to support their libraries. The initiative aims to inspire a love of reading and writing among students, kicking off with author visits starting April 15.
Frankfort, Kentucky – Kentucky Humanities has launched its “Kentucky Humanities at the Schools” program for 2023, selecting 27 schools across the state to receive workshops and presentations from various authors and speakers. This initiative aims to create interactive learning experiences that foster a love of reading and writing among students, with no charges incurred by the schools for these visits.
The program includes visits from a variety of speakers, such as picture book authors, storytellers, and presenters from the Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau. Through assemblies and hands-on activities, these speakers will engage students and promote literacy in an innovative and enjoyable manner.
Among the 27 schools selected for participation, several are located in Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties. In addition to educational presentations, the program also provides valuable resources to host schools. When a children’s author is involved, Kentucky Humanities offers a complimentary set of books to enhance the school library. Furthermore, twelve of the selected schools will receive personalized books from the visiting author for each student in attendance, ensuring that children have a lasting memento of their experience.
The author visits will kick off on April 15 with Susan Mills at Clearfield Elementary in Clearfield, followed by Jayne Moore Waldrop at Dixon Elementary School in Dixon on April 16, and Shawn Pryor at Bryan Station Middle School in Lexington on April 18. Other scheduled visits include Mary Hamilton at Henry County High School in New Castle on April 21, and Amanda Driscoll at Roby Elementary in Shepherdsville on April 22.
Participating counties in the program include Boone, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Campbell, Fayette, Hardin, Harlan, Henderson, Henry, Jefferson, Kenton, Letcher, Marshall, Monroe, Nelson, Perry, Powell, Rowan, Trimble, and Webster. The diverse range of locations demonstrates Kentucky Humanities’ commitment to reaching students in various communities across the state.
Kentucky Humanities is a non-profit organization associated with the National Endowment for the Humanities. The “Kentucky Humanities at the Schools” initiative is part of the outreach efforts of the Kentucky Book Festival, which aims to bring communities closer to literature and the arts through engaging programs.
As the program unfolds, the positive impact on students’ enjoyment of literature and expression is expected to be significant. The collaboration between authors, educators, and students is designed to inspire a new generation of readers and writers in Kentucky.
For more information about the Kentucky Book Festival and additional programming offered by Kentucky Humanities, interested individuals can visit their official websites.
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