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    SAVE THE DATE
    The 2nd annual KC Bookstore Crawl will be
    Friday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Nov. 30.

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    How to Book Crawl

    Hop from local bookstore to local bookstore, stamping your complimentary passport as you drop your new books into your
    Cozy Book Crawl tote.

    Make sure you visit at least 50% of the stores (10 stores).

    Afterwards, meet at Fountain City Winery for a silent reading party, using your passport as entry.

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    Crawl Digitally

    Don't have a physical passport? No problem.

    Here's how to crawl digitally. 

    • Download this passport. 
    • Visit a bookstore. 
    • Take a selfie with the store's sign. 
      (Bonus points for posting and tagging the store, @kansascitybooksellers, and using the hashtag #KCBookCrawl) 
    • Show at least 10 selfies at the door of Fountain City Winery to get entry into the book crawl.
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    Products

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    KC Cozy Book Crawl Passport

    Price: FREE + $5 for shipping.

    • Free for all participants  + $5 for shipping.
    • NEW THIS YEAR: Ships to you directly.
    • Collect stamps or stickers from each bookstore
    • Completion Challenge: Visit over 50% of the participating bookstores and gain exclusive entry into the Silent Book Club + Awards show.

     

    Exclusive Cozy Book Crawl Tote Bag

    Price: $20

    Elevate your Kansas City bookstore adventure with our one-of-a-kind Cozy Book Crawl tote, handmade by Bookish Bags KC! Each tote is uniquely crafted and features a hand-sewn liner for extra durability—perfect for carrying all your literary treasures.


    Order your tote in advance to have it shipped directly to you before the event. It’s the perfect companion for your day of bookish adventures and a stylish memento of Kansas City’s vibrant bookstore scene.


     

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    Participating Bookstores & Map

     

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    Build your best route

    We've pre-loaded the bookstore's addresses into MapQuest's route builder. Re-order them based on your first stop. 

     

    Deals

    COMING SOON. 

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What time does Book Crawl start?

    The crawl will be Friday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Nov. 30. Exact times will be shared soon.

    Where do I get my passport?

    Passports will be mailed to you in advance. Additional passports will be available at participating stores in limited quantities. 

    What if I didn't reserve a passport?

    You can still pick one up at participating bookstores. Reservations just ensure you receive one.

    What time is the Silent Reading Party?

    More information will be coming soon.

    Do you have a map?

    There will be a map. Check back soon.

     

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