Each year, my library partners with University of Kansas Libraries for Read Across Lawrence, which is where everyone in town is invited to “get on the same page” and read a book as well as attend related events, and culminates in a visit from the author at the end of the month. The 2014 selection… Continue reading An Evening with Marilynne Robinson
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John Green, Rainbow Rowell, and Jacqueline Woodson at KCPL
Because I have the coolest job, I got to attend this event for work! John Green, Rainbow Rowell, and Jacqueline Woodson came to the Plaza branch of the Kansas City Public Library for a talk and signing. Rainbow Rowell is well near the top of my greatest people in the world list, and I’ve only… Continue reading John Green, Rainbow Rowell, and Jacqueline Woodson at KCPL
Teen Read Week Programs at My Library
Teen Read Week is a celebration of teens reading “for the fun of it.” We really had a jam-packed schedule of events this year because it coincided with local parent-teacher conference dates when middle and high school students had days off school. I wanted to share an overview of our slate of programs because they… Continue reading Teen Read Week Programs at My Library
Mitsubishis and Magic: Maggie Stiefvater at Rainy Day Books
Maggie Stiefvater kicked off the tour for The Dream Thieves in Kansas City with Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple on the Plaza. I love their stained glass windows professing love for books, and that they let Rainy Day Books host author events there so that they can accomodate a larger crowd than the bookstore… Continue reading Mitsubishis and Magic: Maggie Stiefvater at Rainy Day Books
Laini Taylor at Rainy Day Books
Monday night, at the lovely little bookstore in Fairway just minutes down the road from my grandma’s house, I spent the evening with Laini Taylor, who was in town to promote her new book, Days of Blood and Starlight. I adore Laini Taylor. I adored her before I knew she had pink hair (which I… Continue reading Laini Taylor at Rainy Day Books
wrapped up in books 