• No. 39: LARRY PEMBLE and JEANINE TRIPLETT - JAMES BAKER HALL FOUNDATION BOOK AWARD

  • Oct 1 2024
  • Length: 27 mins
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No. 39: LARRY PEMBLE and JEANINE TRIPLETT - JAMES BAKER HALL FOUNDATION BOOK AWARD

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  • Last year LARRY PEMBLE, eldest son of famed Kentucky writer and photographer James Baker Hall and his family decided to establish the James Baker Hall Foundation with a mission to honor and continue Hall's interest in mentoring writers by providing direct support to Kentucky literary and visual creatives. Pemble, who is President of the Foundation along with Vice President JEANINE TRIPLETT, talk about the Foundation's first Book Award which will be presented to poet George Wesley Houp who will receive $3,000 and a publication from Accents Publishing.

    In addition to discussing how the selection process was undertaken, Pemble and Triplett talk about why this award is so important in the literary world, and how they intend to honor Jim’s legacy by providing financial funding for emerging and established voices who specialize in continuing the unique voice that is Kentucky.

    The 1st Book Award will be presented on Tuesday, 1st October at Spalding University.

    For more and to connect with us, visit https://www.artsconnectlex.org/art-throb-podcast.html
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