Events

October 3, 2026

Michael Mackie Book Signing

Michael Mackie will be having coffee and signing his book at Cowboy Coffee Post in Louisburg, KS

August 29, 2026

Meet Toby Rowland – Voice of the Sooners – at Full Circle Bookstore

Toby Rowland - author of "Unhitch the Wagon" and "Put the Ponies in the Barn" - at Story Time!

August 15, 2026

Meet Jim & Dan!

Author Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove and Illustrator Dan Regan at Learning Tree to introduce their new book

August 14, 2026

Celebrate 816 Week with Author Michael Mackie

The best way to celebrate 816 week is at KCI, Terminal B, Turn the Page Bookstore!

August 10, 2026

Meet author Nate Bukaty at Kansas City International Airport

Nate Bukaty will sign copies of his books - "Baby Loves Soccer" and "Perfect Pitch" for travelers at Kansas City International Airport

July 24, 2026

Ascend Books authors will attend KCI Children’s Lit Fest!

Your chance to meet local children's authors is at KCI Children's Lit Fest.

June 20, 2026

2nd Annual 2026 Local Author and Illustrator Salute Event sponsored by Crown Automotive in Lawrence!!

Meet your favorite local authors and get a free book!

Thanks everyone at Learning Tree for hosting the book launch signing for "Hiccup Pickup’s Totally Tasty Road Trip” by Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove.

More Ascend Books titles at Turn the Page, Kansas City International Airport.

Ascend Books titles available at Turn the Page, Kansas City International Airport.

Ascend Books authors; Michael Zedek, Jacob Hood, Julie Snodgrass, Amy George and Chris Meggs at Lit Fest, Kansas City International Airport, July 2026

Ascend Books author Rhiannon Ally interviews Tan France in her role as co-anchor on “Good Morning America”

Congratulations to Michael Mackie! Voted Best Local Author by "The Pitch KC" and "Kansas City Magazine!"

Four Ascend Books authors make the front window at “Turn the Page” (l to r: Brian Hanni, Michael Mackie, Miles Schnaer, Mayor Sly James)

Meet Your Favorite Ascend Books Authors at events and retailers !!

Ascend Books authors at Summer Lit Fest at Kansas City International Airport.

Local Ascend Books Authors and Illustrators (and friends) attend the 2nd Annual Local Author Salute sponsored by Crown Automotive in Lawrence, KS.

MSL Broadcaster and New Author Nate Bukaty celebrates the arrival of his new book “Baby Loves Soccer.”

Keynote speaker Michael Mackie discussed his book “You Have 4 Minutes” at Reach Out and Read Kansas City 2026 Launch Into Literacy Luncheon April 2026

Rabbi Michael Zedek shared stories from his new book "People Are Like. . ." with 4–5 year-olds at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, KS.

Rabbi Michael Zedek (r) with Shane Konick (l) and Kerrigan Arnold (c) on the set of KC Live on KCTV to introduce his book "People Are Like. . ."

"Mr. Stinky Feet" Jim Cosgrove at The Rabbit Hole KC celebrating The Hiccup Pickup's Happy Halloween

Author Larry McElwain signs his new book at NFDA Convention 2025 in Chicago

Michael Zedek appeared on Great Day KC - Fox 4, Kansas City, to promote his new children's book "People Are Like. . ."

"You Have 4 Minutes" author Michael Mackie signs copies of his book at his book launch party held at Jasper's Italian Restaurant, Kansas City, MO.

Dr. Robert Lee Hill (right), interviewed "People Are Like. . ." author Michael Zedek (left), at Rainy Day Books in Fairway, KS on November 11, 2025.

Illustrator LeeAnn Sanders - "Peanut and Jelly: The Search for Butter" at Child Play Toys, Sioux Falls, South Dakota on April 26, 2025.

John Martucci entertained students at Free Home Elementary in Canton, Georgia, with his children's book "Peanut and Jelly: The Search for Butter."

Coach Marian Washington (center) with Lynette Woodard (right) and Maggie Mahood (left) at “Book Talk” presented by Lawrence (KS) Public Library.

'Peanut and Jelly: The Search for Butter" author John Martucci at Georgia Aquarium ready to read his book and later sign books for his audience.

Hall of Famer Lynette Woodard at The Olympics

Hall of Famer Lynette Woodard celebrates the release of “FIERCE” in Olympic style!

Summer Lit Fest 2024

Authors Anne Martucci (left) and Julie Snodgrass visit Mid Continent Public Library Story Walk featuring "The Search for Your Best Furever Friend."

Author John Martucci celebrates Georgia Aquarium partnership on “Peanut and Jelly, The Search for Butter.”

Author Julie Snodgrass and Illustrator Rob Peters sign “ The Search for Your Best Furever Friend” at Mid Continent Public Library in Liberty, Missouri

“Go Chiefs Go!” Mitch Holthus & Chris Meggs

“Go Chiefs Go!” Mitch Holthus/Chris Meggs at Fat Brain Toys

Brian Hanni at Leawood Elementary for #ReadAcrossAmerica

Toby Rowland at Tin Lizzie’s in Oklahoma City.

Ascend Books authors are recognized at the Summer Lit Fest event at the new Kansas City Airport.

"Game Maker" author Brian Hanni at Made in Kansas City

"Unhitch the Wagon" Author Toby Rowland with young Sooner Fans at Minco Elementary

"Game Maker" Author and Jim Naismith at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove with his 3 new children’s book titles!

"Voice of the Jayhawks", Brian Hanni at Watermark Books in Wichita

“Voices Authors” at The Big 12 Tournament!

"Voice of the Sooners" Toby Rowland with young book fan at Rudys BBQ!

Authors Miles Schnaer and Gene Bicknell receive Pittsburg Mayor’s Proclamations to welcome them back!

Jim Cosgrove at Barnes & Noble

Author Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove performs at the Kansas City Public Library

"Banner Year" author and "Voice of the Jayhawks" Brian Hanni with KU Fans at the Johnson County Library

Mr Stinky Feet with Bop Bop Dinosaur at Monarch Books and Gifts!

Kansas Jayhawks Head Coach Bill Self Joins author Miles Schnaer at book event benefitting the Lawrence Public Library

Authors who have written more than one book make events twice as fun!

Ascend Books titles with colorful covers in high-traffic areas!

Caption: “Go Chiefs Go!” Author Chris Meggs poses with an excited Chiefs fan!

“Mommy Please Don’t Go To Work” Illustrator Wendy Leach at a community children’s event.

Events with actual athletes

Our authors have a special heart for book and reading charities.

On Air with Author John Walters, "Voice of the Cyclones"

“Game Maker” by Brian Hanni makes an appearance at Madison Square Garden

High-Profile Counter Top Displays

Ascend Books titles look great on the counter!

Author and "Voice of the Jayhawks" Brian Hanni and some close friends! With Big Jay & Baby Jay.

Allen Fieldhouse signing with Author Chris Meggs and Jayhawks Legend Wayne Simeon

Special events, readings, and appearances!

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