Kansas Notable Books is a project of the Kansas Center for the Book. Since then more than 200 books have been recognized for their contribution to Kansas literary heritage. In 2006, the first Kansas Notable Books list was announced. I encourage every Kansan to contact their local public library and celebrate the artists and artistry of Kansas.”Ī committee of librarians, academics, and historians nominated titles from a list of eligible books, and state librarian Norris selected the final list. This year’s list will both educate and entertain. “The rich array of works on this year’s list examine petroglyphs across the prairie and go on fantastical high seas adventures with pirates explore the careers of academics, athletes, and aviators and consider the importance of family from the viewpoint of a young Exoduster in the 1880s and as a world traveler in a present day small western Kansas town. This year’s list covers a wide swath of our cultural and natural history,” said Norris. “I am proud to present the 2020 Kansas Notable Book list. Two other books feature a family who lived in Hays during their travels around the world and a story based in Nicodemus. The fifteen books feature quality titles with wide public appeal, written either by a Kansan, set in Kansas, or about a Kansas related topic.Īmong the noted book authors are a former longtime Hoxie resident. TOPEKA – State Librarian Eric Norris, a former Hays resident, has announced the 15th annual selection of Kansas Notable Books.
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