# Event Details - **Event Name**: Libby Ward, Honest Motherhood with Rainy Day Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Enjoy an evening with Libby Ward and Kelsey Pomeroy in Kansas City!About this EventJoin Rainy Day Books in-store to celebrate Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself with author Libby Ward and Kelsey Pomeroy.This event includes a talk between Libby and Kelsey, along with an opportunity to get your book signed.The BookHonest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding MyselfAn unflinchingly honest and disarmingly funny memoir from an exhausted mom who broke under the pressure to do it all, faced her past, found herself—and learned to let go of perfection and just serve the dang chicken nuggets.“Libby is shifting the cultural narrative in a way that will echo for generations. Honest Motherhood is a powerful blend of truth-telling and rebellion—a rallying cry for women to stop carrying what was never theirs to hold.” —Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair PlayWhen Libby Ward became a mother at twenty-six, she thought she was prepared. Determined to give her kids a childhood different from her own, she clung to the world’s “shoulds” like her children’s future depended on it. That was her first mistake.A couple years later, with a toddler around her ankle, a needy baby in her arms, and silent rage coursing through her veins, Libby began to unravel. Struggling to manage the unrelenting and often unspoken expectations of mothering, she did what any overfunctioning people-pleaser would do—she wallowed in shame. Then, she tried harder. Self-care! Boundaries! Sleep when the baby sleeps! But as Libby’s body and mind began to push back, Libby wondered: Why, with so much information and advice at our fingertips, is motherhood still so impossibly hard?In Honest Motherhood, Libby candidly shares her journey of unlearning the myth of the ideal mother. She dives headfirst into the experiences many mothers have but few feel safe enough to say out loud—the lack of support, the guilt, the invisibility, the cycles they’re breaking, and the fantasies about a hospital stay just to get a flippin’ break. Libby untangles her social conditioning from learned trauma responses and discovers that letting go of unrealistic standards, asking for help, and prioritizing herself aren’t failures—they’re necessities.Equal parts memoir and manifesto, flush with refreshing takeaways, Honest Motherhood is a rallying cry for moms to let go of perfection, choose themselves, and give their kids what they need most—a mother who is present and whole.The AuthorLibby Ward is a writer, speaker, and advocate redefining the motherhood narrative. Through her social media platforms, Libby is known to connect and empower women with honesty, humor, and her relatable voice. She has been featured on the BBC, Good Morning America, and is a member of Reese Witherspoon’s inaugural Hello Sunshine Collective. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two children.The ModeratorKelsey Pomeroy (@KelseWhatElse) used to teach literature but now talks to strangers online (That's how she explains her career change to influencer to her family). Her videos and storytelling about motherhood, travel, and life in the Midwest have reached millions and have been featured on Good Morning America, People Magazine and The Huffington Post.Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at Rainy Day Books starting the following day. If you are not local, we'll be happy to mail it to you upon request. Thank you for your support!We will hold your event book in-store for a maximum of 6 months following the event. If you have not retrieved your book in that time period, it will be donated. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairway/libby-ward-honest-motherhood-with-rainy-day-books/100001985108019524 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, nonprofit, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 38.26, max: 43.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fairway - **state**: KS - **country**: United States - **location**: Rainy Day Books - **lat**: 39.0336062 - **long**: -94.6169281 - **full address**: Rainy Day Books, 2706 West 53rd Street, Fairway, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Libby Ward, Honest Motherhood with Rainy Day Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/416fd20289c2d3ce46e4a9f4449053d880f65d5e3b2a2dd0a66449f4f17e0125-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2a5172-gmir.jpg?v=1773428905 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Libby Ward, Honest Motherhood with Rainy Day Books being held? - **A:** Libby Ward, Honest Motherhood with Rainy Day Books takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Rainy Day Books, 2706 West 53rd Street, Fairway, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Libby Ward, Honest Motherhood with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Ticket prices for Libby Ward, Honest Motherhood with Rainy Day Books range from USD 38 to USD 44 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability2 seats, 1 bookUSD 44 + USD 4 feeAvailable1 seat, 1 bookUSD 38 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Libby Ward, Honest Motherhood with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Libby Ward, Honest Motherhood with Rainy Day Books is organized by Rainy Day Books. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Libby Ward, Honest Motherhood with Rainy Day Books", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/416fd20289c2d3ce46e4a9f4449053d880f65d5e3b2a2dd0a66449f4f17e0125-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2a5172-gmir.jpg?v=1773428905", "startDate": "2026-04-24T19:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-04-24T20:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/fairway/libby-ward-honest-motherhood-with-rainy-day-books/100001985108019524", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Rainy Day Books", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2706 West 53rd Street", "postalCode": "66205", "addressLocality": "Fairway", "addressRegion": "KS", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "39.0336062", "longitude": "-94.6169281" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Enjoy an evening with Libby Ward and Kelsey Pomeroy in Kansas City!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-13", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-24T20:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-13", "lowPrice": "38.26", "highPrice": "43.51", "price": "38.26", "url": "https://allevents.in/fairway/libby-ward-honest-motherhood-with-rainy-day-books/100001985108019524" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-13", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/fairway/libby-ward-honest-motherhood-with-rainy-day-books/100001985108019524", "price": "43.51", "name": "2 seats, 1 book" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-13", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/fairway/libby-ward-honest-motherhood-with-rainy-day-books/100001985108019524", "price": "38.26", "name": "1 seat, 1 book" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Rainy Day Books", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/rainy-day-books/18487938", "description": "Vivien L. 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