University Press of Kentucky

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Who is University Press of Kentucky and what genre of books do they publish?

The University Press of Kentucky’s mission is to publish books of high scholarly medit and to publish significant books about the history of Kentucky and its surrounding regions.

Genre: Nonfiction, including bourbon, cookbooks, creative nonfiction, memoir, Appalachian studies, music, African American studies, film, veteran studies, media, pop culture, books about Kentucky, environmental, ecology, natural history, field guides, agriculture, Agrarian studies, civil rights and sports.

Word count: Not stated.

Is University Press of Kentucky accepting submissions at the moment?

If you’d like to know if University Press of Kentucky is accepting manuscript submissions in March 2026, please head over to my publishers and agents page where you can view publishers by genre or location.