The State Library of Kansas has announced its 2026 Kansas Notable Books selections, a list that highlights books written by Kansans or about Kansas. The State Library says the titles cover a wide range of genres and topics.
One of the 2026 selections is The Aviator and the Showman by Laurie Gwen Shapiro, an in-depth look at the life of Earhart. Shapiro, last year, was a guest during Atchison's July festival held in honor of Earhart, with the book released around that same time.
A release from the state library says the Notable Books program is intended to highlight the literary heritage of Kansas and encourage interest in books, reading, and libraries.
Each year, the Kansas Notable Books committee recommends 25 books, from which the State Librarian selects 15 as Notable Books.
Kansas Notable Books authors will be recognized and awarded medals during the Kansas Book Festival at Washburn University, Saturday, September 26.
