Kansas Notable Books Available at Winfield
Public Library
The 2021 Class of the Kansas Notable Books
are now available for check-out at Winfield Public Library. The books, written by Kansans or highlighting a
Kansas-related topic, reflect the rich cultural heritage of Kansas. Two of this
year’s selections were written by people who have spoken at WPL in the past –
Huascar Medina and Prisca Barnes.
The Kansas Notable Books List is the annual recognition
of 15 outstanding titles (for youth and adults) either written by Kansans or
about a Kansas related topic. The Kansas Notable Book List highlights our
lively contemporary writing community and encourages readers to enjoy some of
the best writing of the authors among us.
A committee of academics, librarians, and authors of
previous Notable Books identifies quality titles from among those published the
previous year, and the State Librarian makes the selection for the final List.
A medal awards ceremony honors the books and their authors.
Kansas Notable Books is a project of the Kansas Center
for the Book, a program of the State Library. Throughout the award year, the
State Library promotes and encourages the promotion of all the titles on that
year’s list at literary events, and among librarians and booksellers. This
project is made possible by the State Library of Kansas and the Institute of
Museum and Library Services.
For more information on WPL’s programs and upcoming
events, visit wpl.org. The library is open Sunday 1pm-5pm, Monday-Thursday
9am-8pm, Friday 9am-6pm, and Saturday 10am-6pm. Masks are required.
