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Upcoming Events

Events
Kentucky Women’s Book Festival

Join Leatha and other poets for a reading and discussion.

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Vermont College of Fine Arts Virtual Alumnx Reading

A virtual Writing Alumnx Reading Series on Zoom.

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Kentucky Book Festival

An annual celebration of reading, writing, and publishing at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington

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Michler’s Last Monday Reading Series

Leatha will be a featured reader at the Kentucky Native Café's monthly reading series, an evening of literature held the last Monday of each month in Michler's historic greenhouses.

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Latest News

News
Book Launch for Interior with Poplar
Book Launch for Interior with Poplar

Join me for the launch of Interior with Poplar and more readings this fall.

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Leatha Kendrick Named Alumna of the Year
Leatha Kendrick Named Alumna of the Year

Leatha was honored as Alumna of the Year by the University of Kentucky English Department.

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Interview with Accents Publishing
Interview with Accents Publishing

Leatha recently sat down with Hagan Burns of Accents Publishing for a conversation about And Luckier and her writing process.

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In Conversation with Kathleen Driskell
In Conversation with Kathleen Driskell

As part of the Kentucky Voices Series from the Kentucky Arts Council, Leatha recently joined Kentucky Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell to discuss her work, along with Dave Harrity and Shauna Morgan.

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May & June Events
May & June Events

Upcoming conferences and retreats with Leatha.

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