International Book Project

08/31/2026

✨We couldn't resist giving you one more sneak peek before A Novel Evening's silent auction opens for viewing tomorrow! Can you blame us? These items and dozens more will open for bidding at 9am EDT on Monday, September 14, but you will be able to browse the auction site beginning September 1st.

You do NOT need to have a ticket to A Novel Evening to participate in the silent auction, and shipping within the state of Kentucky will be available on select items.

The funds raised during this silent auction and the rest of A Novel Evening's activities will support International Book Project's mission of promoting literacy around the world!📖🌎

08/29/2026

✨Have you snagged your raffle tickets yet? For just $25, you can enter to win either of these incredible prizes - and help us send books to people in need at the same time!

💎 Diamond Tennis Bracelet Raffle • 3-CTW Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet • Retail Value: $900 • Open to Kentucky residents age 18+

🥃 Rare Bourbon Raffle • Maker's Mark Special Edition 1996 Denim Blue National Championship Bourbon • FMV: $900 • Open to Kentucky residents age 21+ • Donated by Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers

🎟️ $25 per ticket
🎟️ Only 100 tickets available for each raffle
🎟️ Maximum 10 tickets per person per raffle

Winners will be drawn at approximately 8:30pm on September 19 at A Novel Evening, but you don't need to be present to win!

Get your raffle tickets now at the "A Novel Evening" link in our bio, select "Donate & Tickets", and select your raffle tickets! Good luck!📚

08/28/2026

We had such a blast hosting FOUR Globetrotters camps this summer! Over 4-5 days, campers "traveled" to West Africa, East Asia, Scandinavia, India, and Mexico and experienced their cultures through art, books, music, games, and other activities.🌎✨

We are especially grateful for our friends at , Foundation, the Robert L. Brown Foundation, , , and the Lexington Office of Community & Resident Services for helping make these camps possible!💙💛

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

This fabulous Dolly Parton Ornament is a perfect gift for yourself or any Dolly fan. Hang her in your office to add joy to your 9-to-5, or make a friend's day by mailing it along with a note that says, "I will always love you." Like the Country Icon, our Dolly ornament spreads happiness wherever she...

08/25/2026

👀We wanted to give you a sneak peek at some of the items that will be available during A Novel Evening's silent auction! These items and dozens more will open for bidding at 9am EDT on Monday, September 14, but you will be able to browse the auction site beginning September 1st.

You do NOT need to have a ticket to A Novel Evening to participate in the silent auction, and shipping within the state of Kentucky will be available on select items.

The funds raised during this silent auction and the rest of A Novel Evening's activities will support International Book Project's mission of promoting literacy around the world!📖🌎

08/21/2026

We are thrilled to introduce A Novel Evening's Bookworm level sponsors: , West Sixth Brewing, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Traditional Bank.📖

Don't have your tickets yet? Get them now at the link in our bio!✨

08/21/2026

Listen to an interview with IBP’s executive director Rachel Ray on this new episode of the Democracy Optimist podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1i8P2mdll077xPeYRuc56g?si=4e8697e14e6c42b4

Democracy Optimist · Episode