KC Book Beat: the heartbeat of Kansas City's literary scene.

MEET THE BOARD

image of Staci Hubbard Smiling, Founder of KC Book Beat

Staci Hubbard, Founder

Staci Hubbard, founder of KC Book Beat, is Kansas City's indie author hype-woman. She is passionate about connecting local authors and readers. She champions indie authors and fosters a vibrant literary community in the Kansas City area.

Trisha Otis, Vice President

Trisha Otis, owner of Sun Fox Books, Trisha excels at building partnerships that spotlight local authors and businesses. She is dedicated to enriching the Kansas City community through engaging events and innovative programs.

Image of Vanessa Kramer, Author Relations of KC Book Beat Director

Vanessa Kramer,
Author Relations Director

Vanessa Kramer is a local indie author and has always had a passion for storytelling. She is an advocate for indie authors, dedicated to raising awareness for their work and championing the value of independent publishing.

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Samantha Chambers
Book Club Boss

Zachariah Chamberlin
Kansas Literary Representative

Lauren Vieux
Volunteer Coordinator

IN THE MEDIA

PODCAST APPEARANCES

Madison Chase Books

Author

MS Chambers

Author

GRANTS

Madison Chase Books

Author

MS Chambers

Author

Core Values

Inclusivity:
We celebrate the diverse voices within our community, ensuring that authors and readers from all backgrounds feel represented and valued.

Community Centric:
Building meaningful connections between local authors, small businesses, and readers is at the heart of what we do.

Innovation:
We embrace creative and forward-thinking approaches to promote literature and literary events.

Accessibility:
Ensuring our programs and resources are accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Sustainability:
Supporting long-term growth for authors, small businesses, and the literary community through strategic planning and ethical practices.

Empowerment:
We believe in empowering individuals and small businesses to thrive by providing resources, opportunities, and platforms for growth and success.

MEET THE BOARD

OUR VOLUNTEERS

IN THE MEDIA

PODCAST APPEARANCES

GRANTS

Core Values

Inclusivity: We celebrate the diverse voices within our community, ensuring that authors and readers from all backgrounds feel represented and valued.

Community Centric: Building meaningful connections between local authors, small businesses, and readers is at the heart of what we do.

Innovation: We embrace creative and forward-thinking approaches to promote literature and literary events.

Accessibility: Ensuring our programs and resources are accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Sustainability: Supporting long-term growth for authors, small businesses, and the literary community through strategic planning and ethical practices.

Empowerment: We believe in empowering individuals and small businesses to thrive by providing resources, opportunities, and platforms for growth and success.

Collective Growth: We are committed to fostering a culture where collaboration and shared success help the entire community rise together.

Inclusivity:
We celebrate the diverse voices within our community, ensuring that authors and readers from all backgrounds feel represented and valued.

Community Centric:
Building meaningful connections between local authors, small businesses, and readers is at the heart of what we do.

Innovation:
We embrace creative and forward-thinking approaches to promote literature and literary events.

Accessibility:
Ensuring our programs and resources are accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Sustainability:
Supporting long-term growth for authors, small businesses, and the literary community through strategic planning and ethical practices.

Empowerment:
We believe in empowering individuals and small businesses to thrive by providing resources, opportunities, and platforms for growth and success.

Collective Growth:
We are committed to fostering a culture where collaboration and shared success help the entire community rise together.