Jeffrey Blount: Award-winning author and director to be featured at March book festival

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning author and television director Jeffrey Blount to the Lexington Book Festival on March 22, 2025!

Jeffrey Blount’s latest novel, Mr. Jimmy From Around the Way (Beaufort Books), has taken the literary world by storm, earning the 2024 National Indie Excellence Award for African American Fiction, the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Award for African American Fiction, the 2024 NYC Big Book Award for General Fiction, and the 2024 American Book Fest Best Book Award for African American Fiction.

Beyond his literary achievements, Jeffrey is an Emmy award-winning television director with a remarkable 34-year career at NBC News, where he directed iconic programs like Meet The Press, The Today Show, and NBC Nightly News. His expertise extends to scriptwriting, with award-winning documentary films to his credit, and he was inducted into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame in 2016.

A Virginia native and graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Jeffrey’s storytelling is deeply rooted in his rich life experiences, from the world of journalism to the art of fiction.

Don’t miss the chance to hear Jeffrey Blount discuss his acclaimed novel, his inspiring journey as a storyteller, and his illustrious career in television.

Save the date: March 22, 2025

Lexington Book Festival