Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony

Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony

Monday, March 30th, 7PM (doors 6PM)

Kentucky Theatre 

The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning presents the 2026 class of the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame

Honorees: 

Debbie Dadey

Lowell Harrison

Silas House

Marcia Thornton Jones

Frederick Smock

Jeff Worley

Literary Impact Award: 

Pamela Papka Sexton

For more information on each inductee: https://carnegiecenterlex.org/events/kentucky-writers-hall-of-fame/ 

https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/kentucky-writers-hall-of-fame-2026-induction-ceremony/

Event is free and open to the public. 

The Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame was created to recognize Kentucky writers whose work reflects the character and culture of our commonwealth, and to educate Kentuckians about our state’s rich literary heritage. 

Inductees are chosen by committees at the Carnegie Center and the Kentucky Arts Council that include some of Kentucky’s well-known writers. Nominations are accepted from the public.

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning

251 W Second St Lexington 40507

859-254-4175

[email protected]

The Kentucky Theatre 

214 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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