Today's Interview: Sara Volpi, Director of the Kentucky Book Festival

WEKU | By wendy barnett

Published November 5, 2019 at 7:36 AM EST

Director of the Kentucky Book Festival, Sara Volpi, tells us about the week-long festival. Listen to the extended interview here for details on events and authors who will be attending.

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