Amanda Jo Slone ’07
Amanda Jo Slone ’07 once described a literary community as a family of sorts, one that fosters a love of reading, supports literacy and offers people a place to share their love of books or even develop a new love of books. Whether she’s teaching, organizing literary events like World Book Night, or writing her own short stories and essays, Slone is determined to keep the conversation going about the power of story. An assistant professor of English at UPIKE, Slone is co-teaching a course on Appalachian Murder Ballads. She also serves as an editor of The Pikeville Review, a journal of contemporary Appalachian literature written by established and emerging writers and published by the university’s Division of Humanities. Slone’s short story, “Marrowbone,” was published in the summer issue of Still: The Journal. Her essay “A Village of Books” was published on the Shadeland Modern Press website. The Press also commissioned her to write the reader’s guide for Richard Underwood’s “CrimeSong.”
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Pikeville Review A Journal of Contemporary Appalachian Literature
Spring 2017
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Distinguished Educators Hall of Fame The University of Pikeville welcomed nine individuals into the Distinguished Educators Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony on campus. The Distinguished Educators Hall of Fame was established in 2010 to honor those whose contributions to learning have inspired generations of students and made a significant impact in the field of education. This year’s inductees include, from left, Cheryl Fain ’97 of Virgie, Lisa Tackett of Hi Hat, Ricky Thacker ’07 of Pikeville, Leah Turner of Floyd County, Derena Coleman ’99 of Pikeville, Brenda Maynard ’73 of Richmond, Janice Hall of Hi Hat, and Shella Damron ’72 of Pikeville. Not pictured Tammie Combs ’88 of Whitesburg. 36
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