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.
Baby Loves Basketball
Dr. Lee C. Stuart
Baby Loves Football
Dr. Lee C. Stuart
The Hiccup Pickup’s Happy Halloween
Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove
Mizzou Tigers ABCs and 1-2-3s
Robbie Haden
People Are Like…
Rabbi Michael Zedek
You Have 4 Minutes
Michael Mackie
Toby Rowland, Voice of the Sooners, (Unhitch The Wagon; Put The Ponies In The Barn) showing Oklahoma spirit with Boomer, Sooner, and the OU Pom Squad at Kidoodles in Norman, OK.
Read More »Toby Rowland introduces his new book! The highly anticipated sequel to Unhitch the Wagon, The Story of Boomer and Sooner has arrived.
Read More »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.
Read More »Matt McMullen talks about Go Chiefs Go!
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December 13 - 11:00 AM
Michael Mackie – Author of “You Have 4 Minutes: My life as an unlikely celebrity interviewer” – at Made in KC Marketplace – Plaza
Join Michael Mackie at Made in KC Marketplace - Plaza for one of the most energetic book-signings you might ever experience!
November 11, 2025
Rainy Day Books hosts Rabbi Michael Zedek
Join Rainy Day Books as they welcome Michael Zedek and his new children's book.
October 26, 2025
Michael Zedek at Day of Discovery
Michael Zedek will present his new children's book at Day of Discovery.
October 18, 2025
Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove + Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch = FUN!
Celebrate Fall with "Mr. Stinky Feet" and pumpkins October 18 & 19, 2025
July 25, 2025
Summer Lit Fest at Kansas City International Airport
Planning has already started for the 2025 Summer Lit Fest at Kansas City International Airport - will your favorite local author be there this year?
July 7, 2025
Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove is going on tour in OKLAHOMA!
Join Mr. Stinky Feet as he brings his special brand of children's entertainment to select libraries in Oklahoma.
Put the Ponies in the Barn
Toby Rowland
Why Would You Invite A Dinosaur To Your Birthday Party?
A Life Lived Amongst Lives Lost
Larry McElwain & Chris Meggs
Kansas City Chiefs ABCs and 1-2-3s 2nd Edition
Fierce
Marian E. Washington & Vicki L. Friedman
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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