Congratulations to our winner Georgina Salazar Herrera, who entered via Facebook! And thank you to everyone for entering. We hope to see you at the upcoming events!

📅: November, 20 | 6 p.m.
📍: UMKC Student Union
🎟️: Purchase your ticket here: tinyurl.com/2m4sknwp

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Millard will talk about the new Netflix series Death by Lightning, inspired by her book about U.S. president James Garfield’s life and death.

We’ll also announce the winner of the 2025 Maya Angelou Book Award, which honors contemporary writers who show a strong commitment to social justice.

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To learn more about the book, read here: tinyurl.com/572abcjm

An author interview on November 18 and a book group discussion on December 3. Find more information on slides two and three.

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #KCMO #KCBookstagram #BookGiveaway

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One winner will be chosen on November 17 and contacted by this account only. Must be able to pick up the prize at one of our locations.

Please join us for two upcoming events surrounding this book:

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Explore veterans' stories in the Missouri Valley Room at the Central Library, check out our vast collection of books, movies, and more about U.S. military history, and browse biographies and resource guides for veterans. If you need help finding anything, feel free to ask a librarian.

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Learn about the rich and diverse heritage of Indigenous peoples in the United States with books, films, event recordings, and an upcoming author discussion at the Library.

Find more information at kclibrary.org/news.

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Visit kchistory.org to learn more.

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Young patrons can visit during the designated times for a balanced meal provided by Total Man.

Find more information at kclibrary.org/kids/cafe or speak to a Youth Librarian at the serving site for more information.

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Reserve your spot at kclibrary.org/events.

Photograph by Bettmann / Getty.

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