Tracy Million Simmons provided a well-received program on the importance of reading books by local authors. This post includes links that are mentioned in the recording, as well as links that were inadvertently left out. There was some excellent discussion at the end of the approximately 1/2 hour program which is summarized below.
Where to find books by Kansas Authors
Kansas Authors Club Website
Washburn University's Map of Kansas Literature
State Library of Kansas, Notable Books & 150 "Best" Kansas Books List
- Member Blogs & Websites
- Member Book Announcements
- Past & Present Book Awards (see menu bar on the left of our website: "Book Awards-->
Washburn University's Map of Kansas Literature
State Library of Kansas, Notable Books & 150 "Best" Kansas Books List
Regional Presses
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Discussion Notes from the July Meeting
Many local libraries have rooms or sections dedicated to Kansas literature, past and present.
Examples: Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Mabee Library on Washburn's campus
Most libraries have a process for suggesting new titles for library aquisition.
Member Ruth Maus has a page on her website with instructions for posting book reviews to Amazon & Goodreads.
Members are also invited to submit their book reviews to the Kansas Authors Club website. Posting reviews or even just "what am I reading now" photos on social media would work too.
Kansas Authors Club maintains a Resources for Writers database. This is in the "member" section of the website. Sign-in is required. Members may add themselves if they provide services to other writers and those looking for services can view the entries.
105 Meadowlark Reader maintains a Resources for Writers document that is updated twice a year and available to download for free.
IDEA: What about creating an award for members who read and/or review the most books by Kansas writers.
Social Media Hashtags: Let's all use #readlocalKS
and #kansasauthorsclub
Additional post ideas for the Kansas Authors Club website. Posts with book lists centered around a theme. Members are encouraged and welcome to submit these to our website.
Midwest Independent Booksellers maintains an Indie Road Map that includes Kansas bookstores.
Ideas to add? Please feel free to share them in the comments to this post.
Examples: Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Mabee Library on Washburn's campus
Most libraries have a process for suggesting new titles for library aquisition.
Member Ruth Maus has a page on her website with instructions for posting book reviews to Amazon & Goodreads.
Members are also invited to submit their book reviews to the Kansas Authors Club website. Posting reviews or even just "what am I reading now" photos on social media would work too.
Kansas Authors Club maintains a Resources for Writers database. This is in the "member" section of the website. Sign-in is required. Members may add themselves if they provide services to other writers and those looking for services can view the entries.
105 Meadowlark Reader maintains a Resources for Writers document that is updated twice a year and available to download for free.
IDEA: What about creating an award for members who read and/or review the most books by Kansas writers.
Social Media Hashtags: Let's all use #readlocalKS
and #kansasauthorsclub
Additional post ideas for the Kansas Authors Club website. Posts with book lists centered around a theme. Members are encouraged and welcome to submit these to our website.
Midwest Independent Booksellers maintains an Indie Road Map that includes Kansas bookstores.
Ideas to add? Please feel free to share them in the comments to this post.
Show Us Your Books! Members at the July Program on Zoom display books by Kansas Authors.
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