Judy Gaines Young Book Award Archives

Transylvania to honor Judy Gaines Young Book Award winners at April 7 reading

Posted on April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 by Office of Marketing and Communications

Transylvania is honoring this year’s Judy Gaines Young Book Award winners at a reading April 7.

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.