Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Month

Little Nita has a BIG and delicious idea to serve her community, and she must persevere to see it through! 

This is the premise for the 2025 Kansas Reads to Preschoolers featured book, Little Nita’s BIG Idea by Anna W. Bardaus. Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Month is celebrated each November and encourages reading to all Kansas children from birth to age five. Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is proud to partner with the State Library of Kansas to promote reading in our youngest patrons. 

"Research confirms that reading with children fosters more than just bonding among readers; it builds language, social-emotional skills, imagination and world awareness,” said Deputy State Librarian and Center for the Book Coordinator Valarie Lamoreaux. “The State Library of Kansas supports parents, educators, librarians — everyone who reads books with children.”

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers is a project of the Kansas Center for the Book, a program at the State Library of Kansas, the state affiliate of the Library of Congress’ Center for the Book. The mission of the Kansas Center for the Book is to highlight the state’s literary heritage and foster an interest in books, reading and libraries.

All Kansans are invited to explore this year’s BIG Idea with their local libraries. Check out one of our storytimes happening all November to participate! We can't wait to hear all about your little ones BIG ideas!

The State Library of Kansas supports the informational needs of government entities and the people of Kansas and serves as a repository for government publications. Through the coordination of statewide resource-sharing initiatives and grant programs, the State Library plays a crucial role in strengthening public libraries. The State Library of Kansas also oversees the Talking Books program, which provides specialized materials and support services to qualifying Kansans. Learn more at library.ks.gov.