# Event Details - **Event Name**: Heartland Book Festival (October 3): Authors, Panels, Workshops & More - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Spend the day at the Kansas City Public Library and hear from authors Tessa Bailey, Sierra Simone, Victoria Aveyard, and Soman Chainani.About this EventOn October 3, the 4th annual Heartland Book Festival offers a full day of programming for readers and writers of all ages. Enjoy author talks, panel discussions, workshops, storytimes, book signings, regional vendors, food trucks, and more.Admission is free, but entry tickets are required.Full lineup details:Heartland Book Festival | Kansas City: Find Your StoryAdmission with this ticket is valid for Day 2 only. Featured Main Stage Authors Include: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e37d2ea0-ab63-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w987-h740-dcd8d8b8-gmir.jpg Tessa Bailey: Broken Rival [10 - 11 a.m.] - New York Times and USA Today-bestselling author has been described by Entertainment Weekly as the “Michelangelo of dirty talk,” for her spicy scenes. In conversation with romance author , Bailey discusses her new book, Broken Rival, a time-travel romance about a high school girl stuck in the past and torn between two Kansas brothers.A Broken Rival photo line follows the event, with additional books by Bailey and Simone available for purchase on-site. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e394fc60-ab63-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w987-h740-dca8d8f8-gmir.jpg Victoria Aveyard: Tempest [2 - 3 p.m.] - Bestselling authors and record an episode of their Plot Twist podcast. They discuss Aveyard’s latest novel, Tempest, the story of protagonist Cat Rose, also known as Widow Rose, the queen of a pirate tavern. When opposing forces close in on her people, she must decide how she will save her kingdom: Turn in the only man she’s ever loved — or hang.A Tempest book signing follows the event, with additional books by Aveyard and Chainani available for purchase on-site.For Full Lineup Details: Heartland Book Festival | Kansas City: Find Your StoryFestival Organizers https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e3ca8b50-ab63-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h201-dc486848-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e3e16eb0-ab63-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h595-dc486848-gmir.png The Heartland Book Festival is co-presented by the Kansas City Public Library, Mid-Continent Public Library, Missouri Humanities, and the Missouri Center for the Book.Additional sponsorship is provided by the Missouri Arts Council, and Kansas City, Missouri’s Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.   - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/heartland-book-festival-october-3-authors-panels-workshops-and-more/100001998493640276 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Festivals, Workshops, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 7 hours - Location: The Kansas City Public Library: Central Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: The Kansas City Public Library: Central Library - **lat**: 39.10247400000001 - **long**: -94.583884 - **full address**: The Kansas City Public Library: Central Library, 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Heartland Book Festival (October 3): Authors, Panels, Workshops & More - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d0c63579c3895b4cd18c9c4d3da6fce0122c7dd3f59f7d7effd0a70ddd8dc780-rimg-w1200-h593-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788174016 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Heartland Book Festival (October 3): Authors, Panels, Workshops & More being held? - **A:** Heartland Book Festival (October 3): Authors, Panels, Workshops & More takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Kansas City Public Library: Central Library, 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Heartland Book Festival (October 3): Authors, Panels, Workshops & More? - **A:** Heartland Book Festival (October 3): Authors, Panels, Workshops & More is organized by Heartland Book Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Heartland Book Festival (October 3): Authors, Panels, Workshops & More is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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. 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