@utennpress

The Volunteer State’s book publisher, est. 1940.

 Knoxville
utpress.org
Joined January 2010
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Not quite in the halloween spirit yet? We can help with that! Ghosts, creepy traditions, witches, murderers, and more can all be found in UTP titles. 👻 Read about each spooky book in our newest blog post at UTPress.org/news ... if you dare! utpress.org/news/get-in-the-…
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What a weekend! We had a blast at Southern Festival of Books in Nashville! This enormous book festival lived up to the hype and we met and talked to so many amazing writers, publishers, and passionate readers! 📚 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth!
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Stephen Black's "The Middle of Somewhere: Eight Walks Through the Tamed Wild of West Tennessee" is finally out! Don't wait to pick up your copy of this unique and eloquent meditation on place, mortality, and belonging. utpress.org/9798895271063/th…
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Pat Summitt’s legacy will take center stage in Knoxville tonight! @KnoxTNTodayTN writer and UT Press author @mmcornelius joins former Lady Vols Basketball standout Alexis Hornbuckle and R.B. Summitt for a special program to celebrate a legacy that extends far beyond basketball.
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OUT TODAY! "Engaging Minds" by Evan Chaloupka examines the narrative techniques authors used to address mental difference within their work before there were clinical terms to describe characters with cognitive disabilities. Learn more: buff.ly/NxSZzce
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We can't wait for this lunchtime lecture tomorrow with author Amy Laurel Fluker! Learn about the Civil War in an entirely new way through ghost stories and get in the spooky spirit! 👻 buff.ly/nQKbx0e

Haunted by Memory: Ghosts Stories of the American Civil War - ETHS

Join historian Amy Laurel Fluker for a fascinating conversation about Haunted by Memory: Ghost Stories of the American Civil War, […]

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Some secrets are too good to keep in the kitchen... 😏 Stay tuned! #teaser #bbqlovers #foodie #goodeats #bbqrestaurant @utennpress, @UTIAg, @utbeefandforage, @tennalum, @WVSUAlumni
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ATTN: UTK WRITERS! Gain writing credits and experience with journalistic narrative writing in support of UT Press in the publication of "The Volunteer Narrative: A Student-Authored Account of Institutional Transformation"! Apply today! forms.gle/t5U1q939yz8zdU4QA
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New blog post: "Miss Mona and the Champion Tree." 🌳 Learn more about the Champion Tree Program and what author Mona Batchelor hopes to achieve with her book, featuring part of an interview with TNCTP Director, Kayla Stuart! Find this post and others at utpress.org/news!
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Thanks to the @EconHistAssoc for reviewing A Mirror For History: How Novels and Art Reflect the Evolution of Middle-Class America by Marc Egnal (2024)! Read the review here: eh.net/book_reviews/a-mirror…
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A new Toyota Material Handling location celebrated its opening with a generous donation of books to Knox Co. Schools! Now every elementary student will get to find "My Magic Tux" in their own library! Thank you for making us apart of this exciting gift! buff.ly/tY0DqWF
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We had SUCH a fun time at Saturday morning storytime with Miss Mona at Ijams nature center! She read from her forthcoming book "Nora T and the Champion Tree" while the kids worked on some tree art! 🌳
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Our Spring/Summer 2027 catalog has arrived! Whether you're craving history, true crime, a new outdoor guide, or behind the scenes memoir, we've got you covered. Check out our blog post below and don't miss out—your next favorite book is waiting! utpress.org/news/the-spring-…
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If you missed author Linda Hager Pack and illustrator Pat Banks on the @InAppalachia podcast, you can now listen to their segment and read the transcript on West Virginia Public Broadcasting's website! wvpublic.org/story/arts-cult…

Lushly Illustrated Book Features Folklore Of Appalachian Plants - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Appalachians have always made use of the region’s wide variety of plants. A new book, called Appalachian Plants: In the Garden, In the Yard, and In the Wild, explores some of the history and lore of...

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We can't wait for storytime this weekend with The Hive Bookshop in Knoxville! My Magic Tux author J.R. Greene will be reading his inspirational story of a kid bravely following his dreams—and his heart! See more information about the event on our website: utpress.org/events/my-magic-…
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A HUGE thanks to the @UTKLibraries Communications & Marketing team for this new UT Press sticker design! Locals and @UTKnoxville students can pick up a sticker at all campus library locations, but we’ll also have them with us at upcoming UT Press events and conferences! ⛰️🚏🌎
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We can't wait for you all to read this new middle-grades fiction book by Mona Batchelor, where she uses the Tennessee Champion Trees Program to teach young readers about the power one person has to make a difference. Read more from the Mckenzie Banner: buff.ly/8qEfUXF

Tennessee Trees Inspire Mona Batchelor’s Debut Children’s Novel | The McKenzie Banner

In Mona Martin Batchelor's debut children's novel, "Nora T and the Champion Tree," the retired McKenzie High School librarian uses the Tennessee Champion Tree Program to teach young readers about env…

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Stephen Black's new book "Middle of Somewhere" isn't set to be released until October, but today you can read a short excerpt from the book on his Substack page for free! stephenblackauthor.substack.…
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ICYMI: author Maria M. Cornelius was interviewed by WBIR with former Lady Vol Alexis Hornbuckle about the late Pat Summitt around the 10-year anniversary the legendary coach's passing. Keep a look out for the "The Legacy of Pat Summit" coming in Nov 2026. buff.ly/NpaJyQo

Alexis Hornbuckle and Maria Cornelius on Pat Summitt

Lady Vols Legend Alexis Hornbuckle helped lead the team to back-to-back NCAA Championships. She and longtime sportswriter Maria Cornelius share memories of Summitt.

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We were sad to hear of the recent passing of author and historical archeologist Pat Garrow. His books "Changing Sides" & "From Gray to Blue" expanded the research on why some soldiers switched sides throughout the Civil War. Learn more about findings here: buff.ly/lZlxXeh

Changing colors: Book examines Confederates who swapped sides and why - The Standard Banner

An archeologist and former Dandridge resident has unearthed new information and added a significant volume to his noteworthy study of U.S. Civil War soldiers who shifted their loyalties mid-conflict....

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