The bookstore hosts a monthly community yoga class led by yoga instructor, Jennifer Lin.

This yoga class is unlike many other classes as it is deeply intentional on being truly inclusive — Pages + Poses is a safe space dedicated to creating a meaningful introduction into the yoga practice. Our classes are welcoming to all skill levels, ages, body shapes + sizes.

The class is a gentle 60 minute yoga flow.

Join us for an author talk in-person with poet and author, Michelle L. Hill, of Avalokita.

KCK-native, Hill, is a Kansas City, Kansas native raised on the love of books, people, and travel. This collection of work is the first of many to come from the author.

About the Book:

Three short stories and seven poems make up the flowery bouquet that is Avalokita. Hopeful nomad, Riya Jones, presses onward as she grapples to understand friendships, suicide, and the ever-changing bio-engineering society she lives in. Landing in Kansas City, Kansas in the year 2052, the Science-Fiction arrangement of storytelling invites the reader to take a ride on the impulsive side. Adventure can be fun, but what about the loneliness…

Step into the enchanting world of Roots + Wings, our children's storytime. Roots + Wings isn't just a storytime; it's a vibrant playground of words, wonder, + representation. Each month our storytellers will weave magic into every narrative, turning each session into an adventure that sparks curiosity and inspires creativity.

Bring your little bookworms to Roots + Wings, where learning is a joyous experience, and the joy of reading is contagious. It's more than just stories; it's a celebration of culture, discovery, and the pure delight of a good book.

The bookstore hosts a monthly community yoga class led by yoga instructor, Jennifer Lin.

This yoga class is unlike many other classes as it is deeply intentional on being truly inclusive — Pages + Poses is a safe space dedicated to creating a meaningful introduction into the yoga practice. Our classes are welcoming to all skill levels, ages, body shapes + sizes.

The class is a gentle 60 minute yoga flow.

This monthly literary analysis series aspires to illuminate the rich tapestry of Black literature, offering participants a comprehensive exploration of the works of prominent authors. Through focused sessions, attendees will delve into the life, literary style, and thematic contributions of different Black authors, engaging in discussions that dissect topics such as race, identity, feminism, activism, and more.

This monthly literary analysis series aspires to illuminate the rich tapestry of Black literature, offering participants a comprehensive exploration of the works of prominent authors. Through focused sessions, attendees will delve into the life, literary style, and thematic contributions of different Black authors, engaging in discussions that dissect topics such as race, identity, feminism, activism, and more.

Join us for a virtual author talk with KC native poet, Vincente G. Perez, author of Other Stories to Tell Ourselves. Other Stories, is Perez’ debut poetry collection delivering the news that nothing in the world is final or natural.

In his debut chapbook, poet and truth teller Vincente G. Perez counters the abstractions of race and colonization with a passionate clarity that dares his readers to seek out new lives hidden within the hum of the modern world. Other Stories to Tell Ourselves asks: Why fear the unknown when facing it could lead to new life?

The bookstore hosts a monthly community yoga class led by yoga instructor, Jennifer Lin.

This yoga class is unlike many other classes as it is deeply intentional on being truly inclusive — Pages + Poses is a safe space dedicated to creating a meaningful introduction into the yoga practice. Our classes are welcoming to all skill levels, ages, body shapes + sizes.

The class is a gentle 60 minute yoga flow.

Host Publications proudly presents “A Feminist Reading at AWP Kansas City” featuring nine women & non-binary authors. A special opportunity to celebrate our 2023/2024 chapbooks, threesome in the last Toyota Celica and Survived By at BLK+BRWN.

Winner of the 1990 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize, the criminally underseen 'Chameleon Street' tells the true, improbable tale of Michigan con man Douglas Street. Skillfully impersonating a magazine reporter, an Ivy League student, a respected surgeon, and a corporate lawyer, Street climbs the socioeconomic ladder. Directed by Wendell B. Harris Jr., this audacious dark comedy explores race, class, and performance in the formation of American identity.

The bookstore hosts a monthly community yoga class led by yoga instructor, Jennifer Lin.

This yoga class is unlike many other classes as it is deeply intentional on being truly inclusive — Pages + Poses is a safe space dedicated to creating a meaningful introduction into the yoga practice. Our classes are welcoming to all skill levels, ages, body shapes + sizes.

The class is a gentle 60 minute yoga flow.

This monthly literary analysis series aspires to illuminate the rich tapestry of Black literature, offering participants a comprehensive exploration of the works of prominent authors. Through focused sessions, attendees will delve into the life, literary style, and thematic contributions of different Black authors, engaging in discussions that dissect topics such as race, identity, feminism, activism, and more. By creating a dynamic and engaging space at the bookstore, the series seeks to foster a deeper appreciation for the diverse voices within the Black literary tradition, encouraging participants to critically analyze and celebrate the cultural and historical significance embedded in these literary works.

Join us for a very Kansas City author talk event featuring award-winning author, Margie Carr, as she and special guest highlight the history of an incredibly influential block in the Kansas City metro, Montgall Avenue. Her book, Kansas City’s Montgall Ave, was home to many of our city’s most influential Black leaders from Lucille Bluford to Chester Franklin, founder of the city’s Black newspaper, The Call, to Dr. John Edward Perry, founder of Wheatley-Provident Hospital, Kansas City’s first hospital for Black people. Once a vibrant community, now situated in one of the most marginalized areas of the city.

Join us for an enlightening author talk event featuring J.R. Hall, as he unveils the raw and introspective narrative of his personal journey in Diary of A Man.

This compelling book serves as an open doorway to male vulnerability, expressed through the powerful medium of words and creative expression. Drawing inspiration from his acclaimed blog post, "Diary of A Black Man," Hall courageously delves into the complexities of manhood, offering a unique perspective that transcends cultural boundaries.

Join us on a spine-chilling journey with Tananarive Due, the award-winning author of speculative fiction and horror, as she unveils her latest masterpiece, The Reformatory.

Step into the shadows of Jim Crow Florida in 1950, where 12-year-old Robbie Stephens Jr. faces the terrors of a segregated reform school. Be captivated by Robbie's ability to see ghosts, revealing the grim reality behind the walls of The Reformatory. Don't miss this immersive author talk on Sunday, 10/29, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at our bookstore.

Join us for our monthly Movie Night to explore and celebrate the work of cinema giants and unsung heroes.

Each month the goal is to amplify, discover or merely (re)discover work that has gone on to impact Black film and cinema on the highest and lowest of keys.

This collective is meant to create further access for Black and Brown folks to cultivate space for alternative health practices, restoration, and of course community.

Each session and playlist is inspired by our monthly bookclub reads and led by our favorite yogi, Jennifer Lin. (You aren’t required to read the books to participate — the themes of the books will heavily lead our gentle flow for the month)

This is a family-friendly event. There will be a reading of the book and a signing. Light snacks provided.

There is limited seating/space. So please only sign up for either hour if you plan on attending. If you are unable to attend after registering, please cancel your registration, so someone else can register.

In any event, please visit the author’s website and purchase a copy for you and a friend!

There will be signed copies available throughout the event so please make sure to show your support and grab your signed copy.

Join us for an author reading with one of our favorite authors, Ms. Dawn Downey. Local author and essayist of several works including Blindsided: Essays from the Only Black Woman in the Room, Searching from my Heart, and Listicles.

Ms. Dawn will be reading from her book, Stumbling Toward the Buddha as we celebrate a 10th anniversary republication of the book. The event is free to attend, please RSVP due to limited seating.

The group will meet at the end of the month to discuss the incredibly timely offering centering Black art, music, and culture from Hanif Abdurraqib, A Little Devil in America .

Guests are welcome to bring a snack/drink to share for the meeting.

Our meeting takes place inside the bookstore and is a limited capacity situation. So we will send confirmation and reminder emails before the event.

The group meets once a month to discuss books written by Black womxn writers virtually. Once registered you will receive an email confirmation with access to register for the bookclub call. In order to get access you must be approved and registered before the meeting date.

Thanks to the super generous donation of the venue from two of our favorite people and some of the kindest folks in our ecosystem, we are throwing a party! This party is a celebration of life and of joy. Being unapologetic AF and safe. It’s a time to get together and celebrate the work of an artist who has created soundtracks to a lot of lived experiences the past two decades.

Besides since the concert was moved to October — it only feels right to practice and test out these looks!

Because of the tremendous donation made to our bookstore to make this possible, all tickets are based on suggested donation amounts that would go to our good friends to help offset the expenses, and/or towards the bookstore’s rent.

Join the Kansas Birth Equity Network for the second annual Birth Equity Summit in collaboration with the Heartland Conference! We are excited to bring stakeholders across the state and region together to celebrate the important work of parents, birth workers, community members, and so many more to advance birth equity.

Join us on Day 1 to highlight community efforts to improve the health of Black Families, and join us on Day 2 to celebrate Black Families at the KBEN Family Reunion/Cookout!

Join us for our monthly Movie Night to explore and celebrate the work of cinema giants and unsung heroes.

Each month the goal is to amplify, discover or merely (re)discover work that has gone on to impact Black film and cinema on the highest and lowest of keys.

This month the theme is sensuality. Our yoga class this month will also incorporate themes around sensuality, self-actualization, living out loud, and being your authentic self.

This collective is meant to create further access for Black and Brown folks to cultivate space for alternative health practices, restoration, and of course community.

Each session and playlist is inspired by our monthly bookclub reads and led by our favorite yogi, Jennifer Lin. (You aren’t required to read the books to participate — the themes of the books will heavily lead our gentle flow for the month)

The group will meet at the end of the month to discuss a classic! This month the BC is reading Donald Goines’, Dopefiend.

Our meeting takes place inside the bookstore and is a limited capacity situation. So we will send confirmation and reminder emails before the event.

The group meets once a month to discuss books written by Black womxn writers virtually. Once registered you will receive an email confirmation with access to register for the bookclub call. In order to get access you must be approved and registered before the meeting date.

The mission of the Soul Sistars Seminars lecture series is to create Brave spaces for Black Womxn to come together and a platform to elevate our voices. Topics range from race, spirituality, relationships, travel, gender identity, parenting, finances and more. The theme of this series focuses on a lens of Black Womxnist thought.

A Womxnist is essentially a black feminist or feminist of color. The term Womanism is a social theory based on the history and everyday experiences of black women. The change in spelling sheds light on the prejudice, discrimination, and institutional barriers black women have faced, but to also show that women are not the extension of men. The X also makes the term inclusive of Sistars with Queer or transgender identities.

There will be a suggested 10$ per attendee at each event and the fees collected will be donated to the guest speakers. The series will be available as a podcast and the reception September 9th will be a listening session of all the lectures in the series. Tea and refreshments will be served at the reception