# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ELMER'S JOURNEY WITH LISA VON DRASEK | Special Perks for Educators!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 📢 Calling all teachers, librarians, and children's literature enthusiasts! 📢 

Join The Rabbit hOle for a very special evening with Lisa Von Drasek, Curator of University of Minnesota’s Kerlan Collection of Children's Literature.

She will discuss how the progressive education movement of the early 20th century impacted Ruth Stiles Gannett, author of the beloved classic, My Father’s Dragon.

Reprising a presentation she delivered in Japan on the anniversary of the book, Lisa will show how Elmer’s journey to save the dragon embodies a core philosophy that Ruth carried throughout her life: "learn by doing."

🎟️ TICKET INFO 🎟️

1. RABBIT HOLE EDUCATOR MEMBERS
This event is free of charge for our Rabbit hOle educator members. Registration includes a ticket for a plus one, drink tickets, and one My Father’s Dragon custom tote bag with a limited edition print, air freshener, and a free two-person pass to the museum to use at a later date. 

2. TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS (who are not yet members 😉)
All teachers and librarians are welcome to register with their school or library email for a $5.00 ticket. They will receive one My Father’s Dragon custom tote bag, a limited edition print, and a drink ticket. Please bring your school or library ID with you to the event to confirm registration.  

3. GENERAL ADMISSION
General admission tickets are $10.00 and include a limited edition print and a drink ticket.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/elmers-journey-with-lisa-von-drasek-|-special-perks-for-educators/200029982522139
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kansas City
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64116
- **lat**: 39.13317
- **long**: -94.56956
- **full address**: 919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64116, 919 E 14th Ave, Kansas City, MO 64116-3703, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ELMER'S JOURNEY WITH LISA VON DRASEK | Special Perks for Educators! being held?
  - **A:** ELMER'S JOURNEY WITH LISA VON DRASEK | Special Perks for Educators! takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64116, 919 E 14th Ave, Kansas City, MO 64116-3703, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ELMER'S JOURNEY WITH LISA VON DRASEK | Special Perks for Educators!?
  - **A:** ELMER'S JOURNEY WITH LISA VON DRASEK | Special Perks for Educators! is organized by The Rabbit Hole.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ELMER'S JOURNEY WITH LISA VON DRASEK | Special Perks for Educators! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ELMER'S JOURNEY WITH LISA VON DRASEK | Special Perks for Educators! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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