Welcome to the book festival that draws the region together.

The Heartland Book Festival is an annual event in Kansas City, Missouri, celebrating the power of story.

The third annual Heartland Book Festival is presented by the Kansas City Public Library, Missouri Humanities, the Missouri Center for the Book, and Mid-Continent Public Library.

Festival highlights include nationally prominent and regional authors, book signings, workshops, panel conversations, local vendors and nonprofits, food trucks, and storytimes, free to all.

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Do you have questions about the Heartland Book Festival? Start with info and FAQs on the following pages:

Venues and Parking
Tickets and Entrances
Food and Drinks
General FAQ

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