Our Work
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You Got To Be of the People: Peacekeepers at the Heart of Public Safety in Louisville
A partnership designed to tell the stories of the Peace-seekers and the Peacekeepers--the people in our community most impacted by community violence and those most involved in Louisville’s peacekeeping efforts.
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I'm Glad About It: The Legacy of Gospel Music in Louisville
Louisville’s rich history of gospel music has now been preserved through a jaw-dropping box set, double LP, online archive, and more.
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If You Write Me a Letter, Send It Here: Voices of Russell In a Time of Change
Louisville’s historic Russell neighborhood is in the midst of major redevelopment—almost $1 billion in investments. The neighborhood will be transformed, and its residents are documenting its history and culture through this book.
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Available Light: Louisville Through the Lens of Bud Dorsey
A book honoring the legacy of Bud Dorsey, West Louisville's most iconic photographer, produced in close collaboration with him.
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Better Lucky Than Good: Tall Tales and Straight Talk from the Backside of the Track
A book documenting the unique and fascinating world of the backstretch of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, written by the people who work there.
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I Said Bang!: A History of the Dirt Bowl
An impressionistic portrait of the Dirt Bowl and the community that nurtures and sustains it, written by dozens of people who have contributed to and been shaped by the iconic streetball tournament since 1969.
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No Single Sparrow Makes a Summer
In narratives rooted in six countries, nine young women document cultural and geographic communities of South Louisville from the inside, exploring topics such as the refugee experience, juvenile detention, motherhood, and shifting identities.
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The Fights We Fought Have Brought Us Here
Ten young writers from Muhammad Ali's alma mater write about the fights they've fought that have brought them to where they are today.
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We Can Hear You Just Fine: Clarifications from the Kentucky School for the Blind
Authors from the Kentucky School for the Blind write about the travails and triumphs of visual impairment, difficulties of being an outsider, and how they've found community and a path to independence in Louisville.
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Our Shawnee
Eight resilient young authors vividly describe their experiences in often-overlooked parts of Louisville. The best-selling book in Louisville in 2014!
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The Defender: Special Edition of Louisville Magazine
The Louisville Story Program guest-edits a special edition of the Louisville Magazine, sharing a selection photographs that honor the legacy of the Louisville Defender.
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In Heaven Everyone Will Shake Your Hand: The Art of Julie Baldyga
A book about the art of Julie Baldyga, an extraordinary self-taught artist in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Radio Documentary on the Dirt Bowl
Listen to the companion radio documentary about the Dirt Bowl basketball tournament.
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Louisville in the First Person: Special Edition of Louisville Magazine
This is the third issue of Louisville Magazine guest-edited by LSP! Released in October 2023, this issue showcases how our city is teeming with amazing people doing amazing things.
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Iroquois Stories
Audio stories developed by eight young producers at Iroquois High School during the Spring of 2019.
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Track Changes Podcast
The whole world pays attention to Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May for the Kentucky Derby. Track Changes brings you the people and stories who make up the track and its neighborhood the other 364 days a year.
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Video: About Our Work
Hear from authors and collaborators about our mission to amplify Louisville voices.