Kansas Center for the Book -- State Library of Kansas

Congratulations!
Kansas Center for the Book
...Recipient of the 2008

Boorstin Center for the Book Award

The Boorstin Center for the Book Award, is supported by an endowment established by Daniel J. Boorstin and his wife, Ruth. Dr. Boorstin created the Center for the Book in 1977 when he was Librarian of Congress. The Boorstin award, presented annually since 1997, recognizes and supports achievements of specific state centers for their contributions to the overall national program and objectives. More Info Coming Soon!

Attention
► Fellows ► Affiliates -- Don't forget, it's renewal time for you or your organization's 2008 membership to the Kansas Center for the Book. To learn more or to download an application form, select and click one of the above links. Your support is greatly appreciated!

2008 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Kansas Letters About Literature
► Read Winning Letters!
Winner Photos, too!

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► Wrap-up Story, Info & Event Photos!

2007 Kansas
Notable Books List

State Librarian Christie P. Brandau, and Roy Bird, Director of the Kansas Center for the Book, today announced the 2007 Kansas Notable Books. Fiction, nonfiction and children’s books all populate the list which is considered to contain the best of the books published by Kansas authors or about Kansas in the preceding year.

Book Lovers! Librarians! Booksellers!
Learn More About Notable Book
Press Release
Book Descriptions | Posters & Stickers
2008 Notable Book Selection Guidelines

► Visit our Website!
Thanks to everyone who made this year's
Kansas Reads project a HUGE success!

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Learn More about Kansas Poet Laureate
Denise Low's ► Ad Astra Project
New Material added bi-monthly.

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Kansas Reads Resources
► 2007 Kansas Reads... The Learning Tree.
► 2007 KS Reads to Preschoolers About Safety
These great study resources for young
& old, students & teachers, remain active.

Kansas Sunflower

Kansas Center for the Book (KCFB) is a non-profit, tax-exempt program. It is a state affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Organized in association with the State Library of Kansas, The Kansas Center for the Book’s role is to provide related resources through promoting past, current, and future works of Kansas authors. Advocating the literary heritage of the state, the Center’s goal is to encourage reading for pleasure by all Kansans.

In addition to these roles, The Kansas Center for the Book brings readers and writers of all ages together at libraries and bookstores across the state for special events. The Center also supports literary activities through grants and staff assistance. Kansas Center for the Book currently resides within the walls of the State Library of Kansas, Topeka.

Our goal is to encourage reading for pleasure by all Kansans!