KristanW_KCMO
Library Staff
The Kansas City Public Library
I'm a Children's Librarian, so of course I...Read More
KristanW_KCMO - Newsfeed
Newsfeed
"A behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with additional insight from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was, and how its impassioned...
Topic Guide
A Life in Panels: Marjane Satrapi
"Award winning French-Iranian author, Marjane Satrapi, brought the graphic literature format to the attention of millions with her break out memoir, "Persepolis." Her combination of political history, memoir, and sardonic coming-of-age ta..."
General Recommendations
Dial-A-Story Picks | June 2026
"Ever wish you could have a story read to you at any time? YOU CAN! Call the Library’s Dial-A-Story phone line to hear a new story read aloud by our storytelling squad: 816.701.3456, then come back here to check out the books we read throughout the..."
General Recommendations
Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene
"In collaboration with the Kemper Museum of Art, the Kansas City Public Library compiled a reading list for the Second Nature photography exhibit. The Anthropocene is defined as "the current geological age, viewed as the period during which hu..."
General Recommendations
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2026: Picture Books
"May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Here are some great picture books by AAPI authors released in the past year.
(Descriptions from NoveList K-8 Plus)"
