Before the records fall apart: New book and album preserve a chaotic but brilliant Kansas music era
Francis X. Connor and Darren DeFrain’s ‘No Choice But Action’ is a love letter to an almost lost Midwestern scene.
October 07, 2026Books
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Freedom to read: Wichita Public Library hosts events to mark Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week launched in 1982 in response to a surge in the number of book challenges in libraries and schools. This year's theme is 'Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read.'
October 06, 2026
The Comic Book Heist: A true story of crime, justice, and the Wichita comic book community
When Daniel Pewewardy noticed something was awry in his retail booth, he asked for help to avenge his lost inventory.
September 30, 2026
Bill Gardner on 'Iconic Branding'
A new book by the founder of Gardner Design and LogoLounge is a road map for graphic designers.
August 13, 2026
In 'Shouting Fire,' photographer Jennifer Ray illuminates gun violence
A new book documents the Wichita State professor's decade-long project focused on improvised shooting targets in rural Wyoming.
July 26, 2026
Poet April Pameticky on embracing art and music fandom
Pameticky created a soundtrack for her new collection, which includes poems based on works at the Wichita Art Museum.
July 23, 2026
A new historical novel tackles the 'enigma' that is Kansas
Cynthia Mines' 'Heaven in a Wildflower' is a tender, honest portrait of a young woman and her Kansas birthplace.
July 14, 2026
In ‘My Name Was Baby: An Intersex Memoir,’ Chris M. Arnone embraces the in-between
The Kansas City author's memoir is the first release from Plainspoken Books, an imprint of University Press of Kansas.
June 25, 2026
Cooperative press opens with 'Movable Monument'
Wichita author Sarah Green tells a Kansas story of public art, taste, craft, history, and civic pride. It's the first release from Rock Paper Feather Press.
April 14, 2026