Books

Dr. Temple Grandin on how the pandemic is impacting the autism community and professor Mark Joslyn explores the political nuances of gun ownership in his new book 'The Gun Gap'.

'Sweeter Voices Still' depicts the honesty of self-discovery in an anthology of LGBTQ voices from the Midwest, Appalachia, the Rust Belt, the Great Plains, and the Upper South.

A former Chiefs' center remembers what it meant to play for coach Marty Schottenheimer, practical advice for driving on icy roads from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and a new anthology of LGBTQ voices from across the Midwest in 'Sweeter Voices Still'.

Steve Litwer is an amateur guitarist who's written a book about the healing nature of his volunteer work with people approaching death.

A good read can also reveal a path for starting over.

Small businesses are looking for quality workers, but one in five may be closing their doors for good, and books that could inspire personal change in 2021.

Through the decades, children’s book author and illustrator Shane Evans and stage, film and television actor Taye Diggs have stayed fast friends and collaborators.

As the year winds down, we look at young adult titles to keep you entertained during the colder months.

Patricia Lawson has lived, taught, and volunteered in Kansas City for decades. Her poignant debut short story collection is an exercise in observations.

Smarsh's new book, "She Come By It Natural," looks at how Dolly Parton's music gave a voice to working class women.

The Rabbit Hole, an immersive museum dedicated to children's literature, won't open until 2021. The focus now is on building a team of designers, fabricators and artists to create scenes and characters.

Feeding those in need has always been in the eatery's business plan but the pandemic caused owner Meg Heriford to convert it to a full-time community kitchen.