The Power of Reading
A Celebration of the Written Word 

In honor of International Literacy Month, Literacy Kansas City and
The Writers Place are shining a spotlight on literacy by bringing together new adult readers and area authors to share their inspiring stories at
The Power of Reading: A Celebration of the Written Word.

On Thursday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m., the organizations will
co-sponsor the second annual program at The Writers Place. KCPT's
Nick Haines will moderate and Alan Proctor will provide classical guitar music. Adult readers and tutors from Literacy Kansas City as well as local writers
Stan Banks, Pete Dulin, Nancy Pickard and Mary Sanchez will read personal stories and original writings and discuss how reading has changed their lives. Read all of  their biographies here.

Seating is limited; reservations are required to attend the event.
A donation of $5 per person at the door is suggested. RSVP online now by clicking the button below, or contact Midori Carpenter, Marketing Coordinator
at (816) 333-9332 x108 or mcarpenter@literacykc.org