Storytime Village

10/12/2026

Only 2️⃣ more Storytime in the Park events remain this season!

Join us tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Naftzger Park as Kim Doze-Lohmann of Hunter Health reads "You Are Healthy."

It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a fun morning outdoors while encouraging a love of reading and learning. Gather your little readers and join us for one of our final Storytime in the Park events of the year!

📖 Free to attend
☀️ Family-friendly
📍 Naftzger Park
⏰ 10 a.m. with Wichita Parks & Recreation

10/09/2026

Building a Community of Readers!

Storytime Village is proud to recognize Lead Wichita for its commitment to advancing literacy across our community.

By bringing together leaders from faith, business, education, and the nonprofit sectors, Lead Wichita helps champion the power of literacy and create meaningful partnerships that support children and families. Their leadership and advocacy help mobilize resources, strengthen community connections, and ensure more children have opportunities to thrive through reading.

Thank you, Lead Wichita, for helping create a stronger future, one reader at a time.

Join us at the 2026 Read & Rise Breakfast Gala as we celebrate literacy champions and invest in the success of children across our community.

www.storytimevillage.org/readandrise

10/09/2026

We're down to our final two Storytime in the Park events of the season! 🌳📚

Join us Tuesday as we read You Are Healthy, a fun and encouraging story that helps children learn how everyday choices can help them grow strong, happy, and healthy.

Bring a blanket, gather the family, and enjoy a morning of stories, smiles, and community in the park. We can't wait to see you there!

10/07/2026

Storytime Village is heading to Child Start's Family Jam Fest!

Join us for an evening of fun, food, performances, community resources, and family-friendly activities. Be sure to stop by our booth to learn how we're helping children build strong literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.

Bring your chairs and picnic blankets and come make memories with us!

🔗 Event details: https://event.auctria.com/101dc4f9-58eb-493f-833d-c45d21d188bf/

10/06/2026

Announcing our 2026 Literacy Champion: Angela Cervantes!

We are honored to recognize award-winning children's author Angela Cervantes as our 2026 Literacy Champion at the Read and Rise Breakfast.

Angela's stories have inspired readers nationwide, helping children see themselves reflected in books while celebrating culture, family, identity, and belonging. Many know her as the author of the junior novelizations of Disney/Pixar's Coco and Disney's Encanto, along with numerous beloved books for young readers.

Through her writing, Angela is helping build a world where every child can discover the joy and power of reading, making her a perfect honoree for this year's celebration.

Join us as we honor Angela and raise support for Storytime Village's mission to ensure every child has the opportunity to become a confident reader.

📅 2026 Read & Rise Breakfast Gala
📍 Wichita Marriott
🕒 8:30 a.m.
🎟️ storytimevillage.org/ReadandRise

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Be part of a movement that helps children rise through literacy.

Storytime Village invites community leaders, businesses, and organizations to sponsor the 2026 Read & Rise Breakfast Gala, a special event celebrating individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to improving the lives of Kansas children through literacy.

Together, we’ll honor recipients of the Literacy Champion, Literacy Legacy, and Literary Arts Awards while investing in a brighter future for young readers.

Join us as a sponsor and help build a community where every child has the opportunity to read, learn and thrive!

Message us for more info!

09/30/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to discover the power of reading.

The 2026 Read & Rise Breakfast Gala brings together champions of literacy to celebrate those making a lasting impact on the lives of Kansas children. Through the Literacy Champion, Literacy Legacy, and Literary Arts Awards, we'll recognize outstanding individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing literacy in our communities.

Become a sponsor and align your organization with a cause that changes lives, strengthens families, and helps children reach their full potential.

📖 Invest in literacy. Inspire a lifetime of learning.

https://givebutter.com/2026-read-rise-breakfast-gala-cs9ffv