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MEET THE BOARD

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Staci Hubbard, Founder

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Trisha Otis, Vice President

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Elizabeth Bird,
Treasurer

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Chelsea Belland
Event Coordinator

Melissa Graham, Marketing Director

Melissa Graham
Marketing Director

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Lauren Vieux
Secretary

OUR VOLUNTEERS

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Samantha Chambers
Book Club Boss

Lori Briley Fairchild

Lori Briley Fairchild
Youth Literary Representative

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Zachariah Chamberlin
Kansas Literary Representative

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Leia Barrett
Youth Literary Representative

IN THE MEDIA

PODCAST APPEARANCES

Madison Chase Books

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MS Chambers

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The Worst Comic Podcast Ever

GRANTS

Madison Chase Books

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MS Chambers

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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.

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