Storytime Social
Save the Date for Storytime Social!
Formerly known as Books on Tap, this family‑friendly celebration returns to Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park on September 25, 2026, bringing an evening of games, storytelling, and community fun. Guests can enjoy a lively silent auction, a dedicated Kid Zone, great food, and plenty of space to play, connect, and support early literacy. The full event runs 6-9 p.m., with an exclusive VIP hour from 5-6 p.m. reserved for event sponsors.
Tickets will go on sale this fall. To explore sponsorship opportunities and receive a sponsorship packet, contact Jenny Horsley, Executive Director, at jhorsley@kumc.edu. Those interested in joining the planning committee can reach the team at reachoutandread@kumc.edu.
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting early childhood literacy!
- All About Books - Duo Sponsor
- Bob & Ann Regnier - Duo Sponsor
- Cathy & Joe McCaddon - Duo Sponsor
- Kathy Palermo - Duo Sponsor
- Kenneth Goertz & Sallie Page-Goertz - Duo Sponsor
- Kris & Frank Cappo - Duo Sponsor
- MVP Law - Duo Sponsor
- The University of Kansas Health System - Pediatrics - Duo Sponsor
- Tom & Teresa Walsh - Duo Sponsor
- Azura Credit Union
- Jaclyn & Kyle Johnson
- Lindsey & Andrew Sauer
* Duo Sponsors are partners who choose to support Reach Out and Read Kansas City at both of our major annual events—the Launch into Literacy Luncheon on April 16, 2026, and Storytime Social on September 25, 2026. Their dual commitment provides sustained momentum for early literacy all year long.