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The mission of Turn the Page KC is to mobilize our entire community to ensure children gain the literacy skills they need to ensure a lifetime of opportunity.

06/14/2026

Two weeks ago, we hosted our EIGHTH semiannual Festival of Reading. It was AMAZING! We had so much fun playing games, chowing down, and looking at and talking about books with KC kids of all ages. Thank you so much to all our partners, volunteers, families, and attendees for coming together to celebrate literacy.

06/12/2026

Are you ready to get groovy with Pete the Cat? Join us tomorrow at Coterie Theatre for Pete the Cat. Between the two showings we will be hosting a FREE family story and craft experience where you can:
✨ Create a fun Pete-the-Catmoment
🎨 Activate the characters from the Pete the Cat books using their body, voice, and imagination
📚 Every child will receive a FREE book to take home

There's still time to grab your theater tickets and sign up for the Spotlight Activity: https://www.turnthepagekc.org/events/stories-in-the-spotlight/pete-the-cat

06/10/2026

This month, we have TWO Stories in the Spotlight events. Next Wednesday, join us for an amazing night at Southmoreland Park to see Macbeth! TeenTix KC, Stories in the Spotlight, & Heart of America Shakespeare Festival are co-hosting and offering a backstage tour, free books, 10% merch discount, and a FREE RESERVED SEAT ($30 value)! Arrive at 6:15 pm for the backstage tour, pick out a free book, watch the Team Shakespeare pre-show parody at 7:15 pm, and then enjoy the 8:00 pm performance of Macbeth.

Space is limited, so register today: https://www.turnthepagekc.org/events/stories-in-the-spotlight/macbeth-by-heart-of-america-shakespeare-festival

06/09/2026

It's time to bring the magic on the page to life with your imagination!

Our "Pete the Cat" Stories in the Spotlight drop-in craft activity will take place between the two Saturday showings, from 1:15-1:50 PM. Guided by a teaching artist from the Coterie, families can activate the characters from the "Pete the Cat" books using their body, voice, and imagination to create their own Pete-the-Catmoment. Each child will also get to take home their very own Pete the Cat book!

Participation in the Family Activity is free of charge to every registered ticket-holder for either the 12:00 pm or 2:00pm show, and all ages are welcome! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG9n6ApkdC7xcKdWvFMbOxx5KZkT7Gi4XEXWw9KvTuf1HJAg/viewform

06/07/2026

Strap on your white shoes and get your groovy self ready; our next Stories in the Spotlight is "Pete the Cat" and is coming up next Saturday, June 13th!

First, head to the Kansas City Public Library to "Read to get ready" with our curated reading list, including not only Pete the Cat titles, but some other great ones as well. Then, make sure you buy tickets for the Coterie Theatre showing of your choice and sign up for our family activity here: https://www.turnthepagekc.org/events/stories-in-the-spotlight/pete-the-cat
We will see you on Saturday, June 13th at either 12:00 pm OR 2:00 pm! Our family activity will take place between the two showings and will be a drop in craft station. Also, kiddos will get to take home a new book of their own as well! We can't wait to see all you "Pete the Cat" fans!

06/03/2026

Samantha Edwards, talented librarian, illustrator and comic book artist, is our Spring 2026 Mike English Spotlight Author.

Samantha brings a deep love of books and history into everything she does. Her work highlights powerful stories, preserves voices that deserve to be remembered, and helps connect readers to the past in meaningful, engaging ways.

Read more and watch her interview: https://www.turnthepagekc.org/articles/spotlight-author/spring-2026-mike-english-spotlight-author

Address

4049 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 203-1005
Kansas City, MO
64111

Telephone

+18164232596

Website

https://turnthepagekc.org/

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