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November 10, 2007 • KR Blog • KR

Kenyon Review Literary Festival

By Tyler Meier

Gambier was abuzz last night, with the kick off for the first KR Literary Festival. Writer’s Harvest, an annual reading pairing writers from all corners of the college, began the festival this year. Designed to raise awareness of hunger and to celebrate writing within a community, the event was a great success–and sets the tone for a magical weekend.

While many readers read original work during the event last night, many also read passages and poems that were favorites–so Robert Penn Warren, Yusef Komunyakaa, and Gerard Manley Hopkins were made contemporary among the student, staff, and faculty readers, and in that way the space and time that places us was temporarily deferred. It felt like the tricks of art set loose in the community, no doubt–but also an expression of deep joy.

If you are at all close to Gambier–or feel overwhelmingly compelled to get to Columbus and find your way out to us–today promises delight. Click the festival link above for a sense of all the scheduled happenings. Visit the blog for an update later in the day.

About the Program

The Kenyon Review Associates Program provides Kenyon students with valuable experience in literary editing, publishing, and programming. KR Associates work closely with Kenyon Review staff, gaining valuable experience in a number of editing, publishing, and programming areas including manuscript evaluation, publicity and marketing, copy editing, developing web site and social media content, outreach programming, event planning and promotion, and other creative and editorial projects

KR Associates attend regular seminars conducted by Kenyon Review editorial staff, visiting readers, and publishing industry professionals. These seminars cover a wide range of topics including editorial philosophy, evaluation of submissions, print and electronic production, marketing, and design.

KR Associates also enjoy exclusive access to visiting writers and speakers, free issues of The Kenyon Review, and valuable work experience and employment references.

This program is made possible through an initiative of the Kenyon Review, part of the mission of which is to contribute to the enrichment of the academic, cultural, and artistic life of the Kenyon College community.

Requirements and Expectations

  • Submission Evaluation: All Associates are required to read and evaluate eight Kenyon Review submissions per week. Associates who are not able to complete their weekly submission assignments for more than two weeks in a row may not be allowed to continue in the program.
  • Trainings and Seminars: In-person attendance is mandatory at all trainings and seminars. We plan on scheduling six to eight seminars per semester, and most will take place on Thursdays during common hour.
  • Literary Engagement: Associates are expected to participate in literary events on campus and throughout the local community.

Application Details

Applications for the Associates Program are accepted each fall. Kenyon students will receive more information about the program and a link to the application via campus email near the beginning of the fall semester.

Questions? Please contact Jamie Lyn Smith for more information.

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