A city-wide celebration of the written word.

The Heartland Book Festival draws the region together through the power of story.

Stacey Abrams Mychal Threets Tommy Orange Pedro Martín Sarah Chapelle Deborah Jackson Taffa and more

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October 12, 2024

LOCATION

Central Library

Located in the heart of downtown Kansas City’s Library District, the Heartland Book Festival plugs in perfectly to a vibrant cultural scene.