Story by Story: The KC Book Fair

Thursday, November 13 | 12:30-7:30 P.M.

Park 39, formerly Westport Middle School | 300 E 39th St, KCMO 64111

Let’s change the literacy story of Kansas City, together.

Lead to Read KC and Rainy Day Books are teaming up to create a one-of-a-kind experience designed to spark generosity, uplift community, and rewrite the literacy narrative in Kansas City. At Story by Story: The KC Book Fair, local leaders, families, and readers will come together for a curated book buying, giving, and storytelling event with every dollar supporting literacy, mentoring, and book access for students across our city.

The Experience

Hosted at the iconic old Westport Middle School, Story by Story: The KC Book Fair is designed to feel like Kansas City itself: full of warmth, energy, and purpose with a little something new waiting around every corner.

Guests are invited to experience the evening as a journey, where each station offers something different to discover:

Grab a Drink

Sip on a handcrafted cocktail from Made in KC while you browse the event space and our featured collection of books.

Have a Bite

Enjoy small bites from rotating local vendors, spaced throughout the evening.

Meet an Author

Join us between 2:30 and 4:00 P.M. to meet Adib Khorram, the local author behind Darius the Great Is Not Okay and other great titles!

Shop Around

Explore a curated selection of books and gifts from Rainy Day Books to buy for yourself, friends and family, and children in our community.

Mix It Up

Take a break from shopping to enter our raffles for incredible KC-themed prizes, including a signed Mahomes jersey and gift sets from local businesses.

Enjoy the Music

Stay into the evening as our DJ from Fernando Productions brings the event to life with music, movement and momentum from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.