Books

Writers' Roundtable: KC Edition

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:13:34 +0000

Writing can be a solitary pursuit, and that can mean the tricks of the trade remain quiet.

Pulling Up The Roots Of Words

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Ever wonder where the word hornswoggle comes from? How about doubloon?

Writers' Roundtable: Children's Book Authors

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:21:43 +0000

It’s a special blend of characters, engaging stories and occasionally, a bit of magic that goes into a great children’s book.

On Thursday's Up to Date, Steve Kraske hosts a roundtable of children's book authors, including Brian Selznick, Richard Peck, Sarah Weeks and Avi to discuss their methods for putting together award-winning tomes with that extra spark of fun.

Married Poets Share Inspirations For Their Work

Matthew Long-Middleton and Claire McInerny — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:29:23 +0000

Local couple and professional poets Stanley and Janet Banks met while living in Kansas City and trying to get their writing careers off the ground. Now that the two have been married for years, they reflect on how their marriage to each other inspired their work. A common theme between both of their work is the impact that family members have on their lives.

A New Poet Laureate For Kansas

Laura Spencer — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:21:14 +0000

Wyatt Townley, a fourth-generation Kansan, has been named the new Poet Laureate of Kansas for 2013-2015.

Cooking With Fire, Water, Wind & Earth

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Want to learn the secrets of a barbecue master or how the “fermentos” do their thing with cheese, beer and pickles?

Two Area Libraries Receive National Recognition

Laura Spencer — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:33:51 +0000

The John Cotton Dana Award is considered one of the most prestigious in the library marketing and public relations field. Out of eight winners this year, two area libraries - Lawrence Public Library and Mid-Continent Public Library - were recognized.

History & Tourism Around The State Line

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Go to enough Kansas and Missouri historical spots, and you'll find many of them are steeped in the history of the Civil War.

Found In The 'Wild'

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

If your life was falling apart, would you think the world was telling you to take a hike—a 1,000-mile hike?

Wrangling 150 Kansas Poets In One Poem

Sylvia Maria Gross — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:04:40 +0000

It’s been a challenging term for outgoing Kansas poet laureate Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, who lost her home in 2011, metaphorically speaking. That was when Governor Sam Brownback dissolved the Kansas Arts Commission, which housed the program.

Individualism vs Society

Susan B. Wilson and Matthew Long-Middleton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:17:20 +0000

The three C’s--Clans, cliques and clubs—everyone has probably enjoyed the sense of belonging and the social support that membership provides. Throughout history, organized groups have waged war and influenced everything from local customs to the division of wealth and property. But when does loyalty to the group begin to interfere with individual freedom, and at worst, the very stability of clan itself? And how do we live in a democratic society and balance both individuals and group needs and pressures? We talk about how our modern society was shaped by ancient forms of social organization---otherwise known as clans---and debate the balance between individual freedom and group loyalty -- family.

History: Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States

Matthew Long-Middleton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:05:14 +0000

History host Monroe Dodd speaks with Michael Lind about his most recent book, Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States. They explore the curious history of the United States from its inception to today through the lens of three distinct economic republics. These three periods of American history are distinct in their incredible transformation brought about by technological and subsequent economical changes that also transformed the very way America understands itself.

The Book Doctors

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:48:00 +0000

Spring has sprung in Kansas City, and if you need a good book for these rainy April days, the Book Doctors have some suggestions for you.

Becoming A Grandparent

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

What does it feel like to become a grandparent? There’s the initial excitement of the moment, but it’s something that changes your whole life.

Looking Back At The Anti-Slavery Movement

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Ask a school kid, and he or she will tell you that slavery in America ended in the mid-1860s. But when did the movement against slavery start?