Get lost in a book with your favorite author at the second annual Heartland Book Festival, happening at the Central Library in downtown Kansas City on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gather with other book enthusiasts at this free festival to find new books to add to your shelf, and shake the hand of the people who wrote them. This year attendees can:
- Attend presentations, panels, and book signings
- Hear from featured speakers including: Stacey Abrams, Tommy Orange, Deborah Taffa, Sarah Chapelle, Pedro Martín, and other local authors
- Enjoy movie screenings of your favorite book adaptations (think: “Pride and Prejudice” and “Bridget Jones’s Diary”)
- Attend a workshop
- Buy books and merch from local vendors, authors, and bookstores (and get ahead on holiday shopping)
Explore the full lineup of events and RSVP below.
