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What do we do?

KC Book Beat is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is all about celebrating and promoting the vibrant literary community in and around Kansas City. We publish a biannual catalog featuring local authors, small businesses, and local literary content. Beyond the catalog, we organize community events, and collaborate with community businesses and organizations.

We bring stories to life and build community around them. Whether you're an author, reader, artist, small business, or just book-curious—there’s a place for you here.

We are a small (but mighty) nonprofit with big dreams. Here's how we help authors:

Connect Authors With Local Readers

We create meaningful opportunities for local authors to connect with readers through events, catalog features, and community engagement. It’s about visibility, access, and authentic storytelling.

Connect Authors With Local Bookstores

We help bridge the gap between independent authors and local bookstores by fostering relationships and offering exposure through our catalog, vendor events, and curated promotions.

Connect Authors To The Local Community

We coordinate school visits, library partnerships, and pop-up events that allow authors to engage directly with the Kansas City community, making literature more accessible and personal.

Connect Local Authors

Writing can be isolating—but it doesn’t have to be. Our workshops, networking events, and creative panels bring authors together to collaborate, grow, and support each other.

Join our Collaboration Station

✨ Want to know about events first?
✨ Want to meet other KC creatives?
✨ Want to shamelessly drop your book recs?

Then what are you waiting for?
Hit that join button and let’s build something awesome together.

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See some of the resources that we provide to our literary community:

Author Resources

From press kit templates to event prep checklists, we provide downloadable tools to help indie authors succeed—no fancy budget required.

Literary Partnerships

We collaborate with local organizations to create meaningful programming that supports authors and connects them with the community.

Marketing and Promotion

From large-scale book fairs to cozy pop-ups, we create experiences that connect people through stories. We handle the details so vendors, authors, and attendees can just enjoy the magic.

Author Testimonials

With❤️from authors

This event was a book lovers dream and soooo much fun! Thank you to all involved but especially, KC Book Beat, who made this event so utterly fantastic and magical! It was truly a night to remember! ♡

Lit and Libations was a hit. The pure joy we felt as readers left happy and excited invigorated us. The Troves of readers with bags (yes, plural) full of books was a sight to see. That alone makes my heart happy.

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