Events

December 8 - 10:00 PM

Mr. Stinky Feet’s Winter Jam

Enjoy a fun-filled morning at the library with Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove performing his greatest hits.

December 16 - 10:00 PM

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.

Happening Now!

Mid-Continent Public Library StoryWalk^®

Four Ascend Books titles are being featured at different locations for Mid-Continent Public Library StoryWalk^®.

Coming Soon: Spring 2024

The Search For Your Best Furever Friend

Story Walk at Mid-Continent Public Library, 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157. Phone: 816.883.4900.

Coming Soon!

Are You A Baseball Guy?

Rescheduled after the conclusion of the Kansas City Royals Baseball Season - date to be announced! With Rex Hudler at Made in Kansas City in Overland Park.

December 2, 2023

Mr. Stinky Feet’s Winter Jam

Embrace the winter season singing and dancing with Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove at the library for the afternoon.

November 24, 2023

Bright Light Friday and Diaper Drive for Happy Bottoms

Join Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove to sing, dance, and share your inner light

October 21, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Maple Leaf Arts Fest, Baldwin City, KS

September 16, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Art in the Park, Lawrence, KS

September 8, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Art Westport, Kansas City, MO

September 2, 2023

Cy’s Perfect Day The Iowa State Way

John Walters. Iowa State University Bookstore

September 1, 2023

Cy’s Perfect Day The Iowa State Way

John Walters. Rally House in Ames Iowa

August 26, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Featured Artist at LV Arts at the Park, Leavenworth, KS

August 10, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Missouri State Fair

August 5, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Mid-Continent Public Library

July 28, 2023

Merry Menagerie

BAM Arts Fair, Bellevue, WA

July 29, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Lansing Library

July 28, 2023

Children’s LitFest

Meet authors Sly James, Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove, Julie Snodgrass, and Chris Meggs at Turn the Page Book Store!

July 8, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Art Fair on the Square, Madison, WI

July 8, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Carroll County Fair, Carrollton, MO.

July 6, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Lawrence Public Library

July 4, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Village Fest

July 1, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Mid-Continent Public Library - Weston Branch

July 1, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Mid-Continent Public Library, Claycomo Branch

June 29, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Mid-Continent Public Library

June 28, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Atchison Library

June 27, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Louisburg Library

June 2, 2023

Merry Menagerie

Iowa Arts Fest, Iowa City, IA

June 3, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Ward Parkway Center Restaurant Pavilion

June 3, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Ward Parkway Center Restaurant Pavilion

June 2, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Meadowbrook Park Concert Series

June 2, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Meadowbrook Park Concert Series

May 31, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

25th Anniversary CD Release Party!

May 26, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

Downtown Olathe Fourth Friday Concerts

May 26, 2023

Bop Bop Dinosaur And Sullen Sally

La Cygne Library Block Party, 209 N Broadway, La Cygne, KS, 66040.

Free showing of Minions: The Rise of Gru

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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