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Kate Kenney of Boulder Book Store, Boulder, Colo. has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Denver Publishing Institute this summer. The Book Industry Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with Sourcebooks and DPI, launched the new scholarship opportunity in January for current booksellers interested in exploring a career in the publishing side of the industry. It includes tuition, room and board, and up to $2,000 to cover travel and lost wages.
Kenney earned an MFA in creative writing from Western Washington University and previously worked as a bookseller at Copperfield's Books and Brookline Booksmith before joining Boulder Bookstore as a frontline bookseller.
"I'm so grateful for this opportunity," Kenney said. "Having been a bookseller at independent bookstores across the country, it's a dream come true to be able to learn more about the book industry with DPI's prestigious program. Binc is an incredible foundation that provides booksellers with opportunities that wouldn't be possible without their assistance. I also wouldn't have this opportunity without the incredible support from Boulder Bookstore and its entire staff specifically Arsen Kashkashian and Dylan Nealis. They truly believe in their staff and are a shining example of remarkable leadership and kindness."
DPI director Jill Smith commented: "We are delighted to welcome Kate Kenney to the program. As a bookseller, her observations of the magical power of books to change lives for the better make her an excellent candidate for the Denver Publishing Institute. We can't wait to see her publishing career unfold as she helps to bring to life more of these powerful, magical stories for readers everywhere."
"We would like to give a special thanks to our partners at Sourcebooks and the Denver Publishing Institute for working with us at Binc to put together this inaugural scholarship opportunity to attend DPI," said executive director Pam French.