Judy Gaines Young Book Award Archives

Kentucky poet wins Transylvania’s 10th annual Judy Gaines Young Book Award

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Office of Marketing and Communications

Transylvania has named Kentucky poet Leatha Kendrick as winner of the 2025 Judy Gaines Young Book Award.

Transylvania announces nominees for prestigious Judy Gaines Young Book Award

Posted on October 9, 2024October 10, 2024 by Office of Marketing and Communications

Transylvania has announced the nominees for its 10th annual Judy Gaines Young Book Award honoring exceptional works of Appalachian writers.

Transylvania seeks nominations for 10th annual Judy Gaines Young Book Award

Posted on June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 by Office of Marketing and Communications

Transylvania seeks nominations for its prestigious Judy Gaines Young Book Award, which has been honoring the works of Appalachian writers for the past decade.

Transylvania Judy Gaines Young Book Award winners to give readings March 5

Posted on February 21, 2024March 28, 2024 by Office of Marketing and Communications

The winners of Transylvania’s 2024 Judy Gaines Young Book Award — which recognizes outstanding works by writers in the Appalachian region — will give readings of their works March 5.

Transylvania to celebrate Judy Gaines Young Book Award winners April 12

Posted on April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 by John Friedlein

Transylvania will honor the winners of the 2023 Judy Gaines Young Book Awards with a public presentation and readings Wednesday, April 12, at 5 p.m. in Carrick Theater.