Over the last 12 years, the Kansas Book Festival has accepted grant applications from needy Kansas public and school libraries, either for books or reading-related technology, and we are open again for applications, with a deadline of April 24, 2024. The Festival typically awards at least two grants of no more than $2000 for book […]
Topeka Capital Journal education reporter Rafael Garcia covered the Kansas Book Festival grant winners of 2023. Click the link below to read the full story and get a glimpse of what the festival does to support Kansas communities. https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/state/2023/04/23/kansas-book-festival-grants-support-rural-small-town-libraries/70075201007/
LAWRENCE – Paper Plains Literary Festival, Inc., a nonprofit committed to showcasing the diverse literary landscape of the Midwest through a variety of free programs for all ages, has officially dissolved, transferring $11,736.08 in remaining assets to the Kansas Book Festival. Paper Plains Literary Festival, Inc. was founded in 2019 with the goal of hosting […]
Kansas Book Festival and Envista Credit Union are pleased to announce Kansas Book Festival will receive the EnvistaCares Challenge gift of $2,500 from Envista as a match to the generosity of the community’s donations of $2,900. In total, the Kansas Book Festival received $5,400 in donations during the month of September. The Kansas Book Festival […]
To highlight the 2022 festival and show appreciation to Lawrence authors, the Lawrence Journal World was kind enough to upload a press release detailing the events and activities at the festival. Click the link below to get the full article. https://www2.ljworld.com/news/general-news/2022/sep/19/kansas-book-festival-to-feature-numerous-lawrence-authors-plus-live-music-exhibits-and-childrens-activities/