Kansas Author Dinner

Annual Kansas Author Dinner 

Thursday, February 27, 2026

Wichita Marriott: 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, KS 67207

5:30 pm  Reception and Cash Bar
6:15 pm   Dinner
7:00 pm   Author Presentation

Featured Authors:

Charlie Mylie

Charlie Mylie is an author and illustrator of several children's books. He makes his art in many styles from his singular home in Kansas City, KS. Charlie's wife and son are his first critics and biggest advocates. 

Laurie Dove

Laurie L. Dove is an award-winning journalist and the Instant USA Today bestselling author of MASK OF THE DEER WOMAN, which The New York Times called a “best new release.” The second book in the series arrives in September. Dove is currently writing her third and fourth novels. 

Jillian Forsberg

Jillian Forsberg, author of The Rhino Keeper and The Porcelain Menagerie, writes immersive historical fiction inspired by art, animals, and lost stories. A Kansas Notable Book Award winner, she’s spoken at zoos, museums, and literary events, inviting audiences into the hidden corners of history.

To learn more about the authors, click here 

A portion of the proceeds will benefit local literacy programs like the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center.

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