Kansas City’s Favorite Literary Event

Writers for Readers returns this fall with an exciting lineup featuring celebrated author Candice Millard and the announcement of this year’s Maya Angelou Book Award winner for poetry.

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Join us for the 10^th annual Writers for Readers fundraising dinner supporting creative writing education in Kansas City.

Writers for Readers 2025: An Evening with Candice Millard
Thursday, November 20, 6 p.m.
UMKC Student Union, Room 401

With your support we make creative writing education more inclusive and accessible in Kansas City.

Proceeds benefit an ongoing partnership between the Kansas City Public Library and the UMKC MFA program in Creative Writing. The project funds graduate internships for students who support the Maya Angelou Book Award and teach free, public writing classes at Library locations. Thank you for your support.

Please consider maximizing your investment in the literary culture of our region by becoming a sponsor.

Premier Sponsor

$10,000

VIP seating and dinner for 10.
Ten invitations to the pre-event meet and greet with Candice Millard and Whitney Terrell.
Featured recognition in lobby signage and in digital and print event programs.
Two signed copies of the Maya Angelou Book Award selection.
Ten entries into the event’s book raffle.

Presenting Sponsor

$5,000

VIP seating and dinner for 10.
Ten invitations to the pre-event meet and greet with Candice Millard and Whitney Terrell.
Featured recognition in lobby signage and in digital and print event programs.
Ten entries into the event’s book raffle.

Novel Sponsor

$3,000

Seating and dinner for eight.
Eight invitations to the pre-event meet and greet with Candice Millard and Whitney Terrell.
Recognized as Novel Sponsor in digital and print event programs.
Eight entries into the event’s book raffle.

Inspiration Sponsor

$1,500

Seating and dinner for six.
Six invitations to the pre-event meet and greet with Candice Millard and Whitney Terrell.
Recognized as Inspiration Sponsor in the digital program.
Six entries into the event’s book raffle.