About Us
Our story
The Kansas City Booksellers Association (KCBA) was established in 2024 by three bookstore owners in Kansas City, with the aim of improving the local book industry and enhancing Kansas City's profile on the national literary stage.
Our vision
The Kansas City Booksellers Association (KCBA) is dedicated to nurturing a vibrant reading culture by supporting local bookstores, promoting literacy, and fostering community engagement through the power of books.
We envision a community where every resident has access to a rich diversity of books and literary experiences. By uniting bookstores across Kansas City, we will become a vital resource for literary enrichment, professional development, and sustainable business practices, ensuring that our local book industry thrives in an ever-evolving digital world.
Our initiatives
We will solidify Kansas City as a destination for book lovers with these initiatives.
Our team
Lucy Kull
President
Owner of The Gilded Page
Charmaine Merriweather
Marketing & PR Director
Owner of HUES Book Box
Stevie Levy
Secretary
Owner of Basement Books