Bookstores

• IndieBound
  IndieBound is about supporting independent bookstores and other businesses, and celebrating what makes them unique.
• Reading Reptile
  Not just a Kansas City bookstore, the Reptile is a reading/writing community with events and workshops.

Local Writer Organizations

• Kansas SCBWI
  The local chapter of Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, with event news and conference info.
• The Writers Place
  A literary community center, library, and gathering place for writers, readers and the general public.

Information Sources

• Kidlit Central
  Kidlit Central News brings you the HOTTEST children’s publishing news, reviews, entertainment and more.
• New Letters Magazine
  Offers articles, writing contests, and event/author reading information for the Kansas City area.
• Verla Kay’s Message Board
  A forum for children’s writers and illustrators, with lots information and resources.

Author connections

• Author School Visits BY STATE!
  A state-by-state listing of children’s book authors and illustrators who do school visits.
• Class of 2K8
  27 new Middle Grade and Young Adult novels from 27 debut authors in 2008
• JoCo Library Literary Events
  Local authors and poets discuss their inspirations and creative works at monthly programs such as Second Sundays and Meet the Author.
• KC Public Library Events
  Events range from author visits to puppet and business presentations.
• Rainy Day Author Events
  Rainy Day Books in Kansas City brings in authors from all over to give presentations.