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December 10 - 3:30 PM

Larry McElwain – Author of “A Life Lived Amongst Lives Lost: Serving as the Village Undertaker” at Lawrence, KS, Chamber of Commerce.

Larry McElwain will introduce to the public his new book "A Life Lived Amongst Lives Lost"

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February 17 - 5:00 PM

Book Talk with Marian Washington, former KU Women’s Basketball Coach, and author of “Fierce: My Fight for Nothing Less”

Join Marian Washington at Lawrence Public Library for a moderated discussion and book-signing of her autobiography "FIERCE"

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February 18 - 6:30 PM

Marian Washington will speak at the Kiwanis Club of Lawrence, KS

The Kiwanis Club of Lawrence, KS will host Marian Washington, former KU Women's Basketball Coach and author of her autobiography "FIERCE: My Fight For Nothing Less"

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November 23, 2024

Mr. Stinky Feet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Historic Mt. Gilead Church in Kearney, MO

Free Event with Mr. Stinky Feet , Santa, and Mrs. Claus!

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November 22, 2024

Gobble Across the USA with Mr. Stinky Feet

Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch

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October 13, 2024

Former KU Women’s Basketball Coach and Author Marian Washington will be at Kansas Sports Hall of Fame for the 2024 Induction Ceremony

Marian Washington will attend the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony to honor the 2024 inducteess.

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October 5, 2024

John Walters “Voice of the Iowa State Cyclones” at The Alumni Association Game Trailer!

Author John Walters "Voice of the Cyclones" at The Alumni Association Game Trailer - Sponsored by The Iowa State University Bookstore.

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August 24, 2024

Paola Roots Festival – Mr. Stinky Feet

Jim Cosgrove - Mr. Stinky Feet - will be performing at Paola Roots Festival in Paola Kansas.

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August 23, 2024

Fourth Fridays in Olathe will present Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet’ Cosgrove

Join author and award-winning kid rocker Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove for musical tall tales about dinosaurs, dancing bugs, and a slimy western outlaw named Sammy

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August 14, 2024

Toby Rowland at Campus Corner Store!

Campus Corner Store will host Toby Rowland and his new children's book "Put The Ponies In The Barn"

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August 8, 2024

Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove at Missouri State Fair

Mr. Stinky Feet will be at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Missouri

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August 9, 2024

Toby Rowland at Kidoodles

Toby Rowland will be signing his new book "Put The Ponies In The Barn: Boomer and Sooner Pull Their Wagon to the SEC"

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August 3, 2024

Mr. Stinky Feet’s Tail Rockin’ Tales at MCPL – North Independnence

Mr. Stinky Feet - aka Jim Cosgrove - LIVE at Mid-Continent Public Library!

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July 27, 2024

Scheels Summer Fest Welcomes Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove!

Mr. Stinky Feet will perform at Scheels Summer Fest in Overland Park, Kansas.

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July 27, 2024

Story Time at Rainy Day Books

John Martucci will read his new book PEANUT AND JELLY: THE SEARCH FOR BUTTER.

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July 26, 2024

Mr. Stinky Feet at Kid’s Bash – Grandview, Missouri

Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove brings his special energy to Kid's Bash in Grandview!

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July 26, 2024

Summer Lit Fest at Kansas City International Airport

Stop by Turn the Page KC as they host local authors at its location in in Kansas City International Airport from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

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July 25, 2024

Mr. Stinky Feet at Olathe Kid’s Bash

Mr. Stinky Feet (aka Jim Cosgrove) will be live in Downtown Olathe, KS

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July 24, 2024

Mr. Stinky Feet at Bartlesville Public Library

Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove brings his special energy to Bartlesville Public Library.

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July 23, 2024

Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove in Tulsa, Oklahoma!

Join "Mr. Stinky Feet" at Hardesty Regional Library - Connor's Cove Children's Theater, Tulsa for morning or afternoon show.

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July 20, 2024

Are You A Baseball Guy?

Meet Author and Kansas City Royals Broadcaster Rex Hudler at Made in Kansas City, Prairiefire Shopping Center, Overland Park, KS.

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July 15, 2024

Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

This is your opportunity to see one of Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove's amazing children's shows during his Albuquerque Public Library Tour!

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July 13, 2024

Occasions Paper Hosts Toby Rowland

Toby Rowland will be signing his new book "Put The Ponies In The Barn: Boomer and Sooner Pull Their Wagon to the SEC"

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June 25, 2024

Storypalooza at the Learning Tree

Author Julie Snodgrass will join other local authors at The Learning Tree in Prairie Village for a morning of FREE activities for children and book readings.

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June 16, 2024

World Sea Turtle Day

Join Peanut, Jelly and Butter to learn about the importance of ocean conservation and the dangers facing sea turtles.

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