Our goal at Ascend Books is to publish exciting media-driven books focusing on high profile events, celebrities, and organizations. Our titles celebrate the efforts of individuals, groups, and their legacies. We capture, commemorate, and recognize anniversaries, championships, achievements, and passions. We celebrate the histories of local, regional, and national sports teams, their coaches, and the players that comprise them. We also proudly publish award-winning children’s books with wonderful illustrations, stories, and themes written by regional and nationally known authors and educators.
The Golden Gate Bridge has become, tragically, one of the most popular places in the world to commit suicide. Few know this better than Kevin Briggs, a sergeant with the California Highway Patrol who has talked hundreds of people out of jumping.
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World Sea Turtle Day
Join Peanut, Jelly and Butter to learn about the importance of ocean conservation and the dangers facing sea turtles.
July 20 - 11:00 AM
Are You A Baseball Guy?
Meet Rex Hudler, TV broadcaster of the Kansas City Royals, at Made in Kansas City, Prairiefire Shopping Center, Overland Park, KS
April 20, 2024
The Search For Your Best Furever Friend
Storywalk at Mid-Continent Public Library, 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157. Phone: 816.883.4900.
March 24, 2024
Jim Cosgrove All Grown Up – AGES 18 AND UP!
Aztec Theater, 11119 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. A benefit for Band of Angels.
Happening Now!
Mid-Continent Public Library StoryWalk®
Four Ascend Books titles are being featured at different locations for Mid-Continent Public Library StoryWalk®.
December 16, 2023
Holiday Concert with Mr. Stinky Feet and Dino O’Dell
Mr. Stinky Feet and Dino O’Dell will be at the library together to help you with the holiday spirit with feet-stomping, hand-clapping, dancing fun.
Lombardi's Left Side is available in an autographed, leather bound, collector's edition. This edition is numbered and guaranteed not exceed 500 copies.
Each copy is personally autographed by Green Bay Packers Hall of Famers Herb Adderley and Dave Robinson as well as co-author Royce Boyles, on a specially designed vellum page one, which is exclusive to this special edition.
Each copy comes complete with a Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity and a special walnut display easel. Each copy is truly one-of-a-kind and will be a treasured display piece in your library or memorabilia collection. Only Available for a limited time and on a first-come-first-served basis.
The collector's edition of this book is close to being sold out. Please email mgore@ascendbooks.com to see if a book might be available.
One Man's Dream My Town, My Team, My Time by Frank White with Bill Althaus is available in an autographed, leather bound, collector's edition. This edition is numbered and guaranteed not exceed 500 copies.
Each copy is personally autographed by Hall of Fame second baseman and eight time Gold Glove recipient Frank White, on a specially designed vellum page one, which is exclusive to this special edition.
Each copy comes complete with a Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity and a special walnut display easel. Each copy is truly one-of-a-kind and will be a treasured display piece in your library or collection.
The collector's edition of this book is close to being sold out. Please email mgore@ascendbooks.com to see if a book might be available.
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