Maya Angelou Book Award

Five fiction writers are short listed for the 2026 Maya Angelou Book Award.

Alison Rollins, winner of the fifth annual Maya Angelou Book Award, kicks off her Missouri tour on March 11 with a poetry reading and discussion.

'Black Bell' is announced as fifth winner at the Writers for Readers fundraiser dinner on November 20.

Bestselling author Candice Millard is the featured guest at the annual Writers for Readers fundraiser dinner on November 20.

Five poetry collections are shortlisted for the fifth annual Maya Angelou Book Award.

Author Jamel Brinkley talks about his work and what it means to be a witness at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Plaza Branch.

The Library and UMKC offer dozens of free writing classes in 2025.

The Library announces this year's Maya Angelou Book Award winner.

Five works of fiction have made the cut for this national award.

The Library is pleased to announce a new season of writing classes taught by graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts creative writing program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Course offerings cover a wide range of skills – from crafting a resume or cover l...