What is KC BOOK BEAT?

KC Book Beat is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the literary talents and businesses in Kansas City. Help make our Spring 2025 catalog a reality! The catalog will feature a curated selection of local authors and literary events, providing readers with a comprehensive resource to discover and support the KC literary community.

We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Our Mission

We aim to connect readers with local literary talent, fostering a deeper appreciation for the stories that shape our community. Through this catalog, we want to provide a platform for authors and publishers to reach a wider audience and strengthen their presence in Kansas City.

Why do we need your support?

Creating a high-quality catalog involves various costs, including design, printing, marketing, and distribution. Your contributions will help us cover these expenses and bring this project to life. The number of copies we print will depend on the number of sponsors and the overall demand. Here’s a breakdown of where your funds will go:

Design and Editing: Professional layout design, cover design, and content editing.

Printing: High-quality printing based on the number of sponsors and demand.

Marketing: Digital and printed promotional materials to spread the word.

Distribution: Shipping and handling to get the catalog into the hands of readers and contributors.

Events: Launch events, author meet & greets, and other promotional activities.

What does it include?

KC Book Beat isn't just a catalog; it's a celebration of our local literary culture. This catalog will feature:

Literary Events and Festivals: Annual book festivals, author meet & greets, and workshops.
Resources for Writers: Writing workshops, local groups, and tips from published authors.
Spotlight on Local Authors: Discover the stories and voices that make our community unique.
Creative Collaborations: Explore projects that connect authors with artists, businesses, and readers.
Impactful Initiatives: See how the catalog supports literacy, promotes underrepresented voices, and fosters a love for books.
Community Connections: Find ways to engage with events, workshops, and more.

You will have access to:

Exclusive content and features showcasing the best of Kansas City’s literary community.
Opportunities to participate in community projects and events featured in the catalog.
An enthusiastic and helpful community of authors and book lovers.
Insight into the creative partnerships shaping Kansas City’s literary future.

How can you help?

By contributing to our fundraising campaign, you’ll play a vital role in bringing KC Book Beat to life. We’ve designed several sponsorship tiers to accommodate various levels of support:

All KC Book Beat sponsors will have first access to event signups with discounted early bird pricing. You will keep your sponsorship level throughout 2025. All sponsors will have access to early bird, exclusive access, & discounted pricing for KC Book Beat events in 2025.
KC Book Beat is a semi-annual catalog and the release is celebrated at Lit & Libations in May and November.

Create Your Own Fundraising Page
We know that paying for all the things can be HARD! We have added some incentives into the tiers to help offset costs. You can create your own fundraising page to have friends/family/followers help support you in this journey. You can always upgrade your sponsorship level at any time!

Pricing for Authors/Creators:

Basic Listing Tier ($30):
Get listed in the local author or bookstore section of the catalog
Social media exposure
First to know about events
Access to collaboration group

Enhanced Listing Tier ($50):

Basic Tier Plus:
Catalog listing with short blurb
Enjoy a minimum of 3 personalized social media mentions
5 complimentary copies of the catalog

Bronze Sponsor Tier ($75):
Enhanced Listing Plus:
Feature a small logo on the sponsor page
Minimum 4 personalized social media mentions
15 complimentary copies
5 general admission tickets to Lit & Libations Spring or Fall 2025

Silver Sponsor Tier ($125):
Bronze Sponsor Tier Plus:
Minimum 5 social media posts
Quarter-page ad
Medium logo placement
40 complimentary copies
50% off vendor table for either Spring or Fall Lit & Libations 2025

Gold Sponsor Tier ($250):
Silver Sponsor Tier Plus:
Large logo placement
70 complimentary copies
Half-page ad
Fee Ad Design-Optional
Complimentary vendor table for Lit & Libations Spring or Fall 2025
10 general admission tickets to Lit & Libations Spring or Fall 2025
Complimentary author workshop ticket

Platinum Sponsor Tier ($400):
Gold Sponsor Tier Plus:
Benefit from prominent logo placement
Comprehensive acknowledgment (Featured Posts, Reels, etc)
100 complimentary copies
Full-page ad
Free Ad Design-Optional
Complimentary Writers Workshop Ticket

Diamond Sponsor Tier ($750):
Platinum Sponsor Tier Plus:
Attain the largest logo placement
Top-tier acknowledgment
Featured Story
150 complimentary copies
Full page ad & quarter page ad.
Inclusion in spring & fall catalog.
Option to use ad placements in spring or fall catalog.
Complimentary vendor table for Lit & Libations Spring & Fall 2025.

Business/Corporate Sponsorship

Bronze Sponsor – $150

Logo placement in the sponsor section of the KC Book Beat catalog (digital + print)
Two social media shoutouts
Website/business listing in the digital catalog
Listed as a community partner on our website

Silver Sponsor – $250

Medium logo in catalog sponsor section
Quarter-page ad in the catalog
Five social media mentions
5 general admission tickets to Lit & Libations
50% discount on a vendor table at the May 2025 event
Recognition in post-event sponsor recap

Gold Sponsor – $500

Large logo featured in catalog and on event signage
Half-page ad in the catalog
10 social media mentions
10 GA tickets to Lit & Libations
Complimentary vendor table at May 2025 event
Verbal recognition during the event

Platinum Sponsor – $1,000

Premium logo placement in catalog, website, and on-site banners
Full-page ad in the catalog
15 social media shoutouts across platforms
10 GA tickets and vendor table
Name included in press release and newsletter
Featured business spotlight on KC Book Beat social media

Diamond Sponsor – $1,500

Largest logo placement in all catalog and event materials
Inside front or back cover full-page ad
20 social media features, including reels and sponsor tags
20 GA tickets + premium vendor placement at Lit & Libations
Included in all media and press outreach
Logo included on stage backdrop or photo area signage

Cover Design Sponsor – $2,500 (1 Available)

Design or sponsor the front and back cover of the catalog
Business spotlight feature in catalog and on website
25 social media highlights with custom branded graphics
25 GA tickets + headlining vendor booth
Lead logo placement on event signage and photo backdrop
Mention in all event marketing, media coverage, and catalog launch

🛍️ Advertising Only (No Sponsorship Perks)

Half-Page Ad in Catalog – $200
Full-Page Ad in Catalog – $300
Includes social media and website mention

Please Note: All donations and sponsorship contributions are nonrefundable. By contributing, you are directly supporting the mission of KC Book Beat and helping us grow Kansas City's literary community. All sponsors will receive a donation statement at the end of the year.

Sponsors will have the opportunity to pick up their complimentary copies of the KC Book Beat catalog at the Lit & Libations event. If you are attending, your catalogs will be available for pickup at the event’s designated sponsor booth. This is a great chance to meet fellow sponsors and connect with the literary community!

If you are unable to attend, we will arrange for an alternative pickup or delivery option after the event. Please email us to arrange a pickup kcbookbeat@gmail.com
Any catalogs not claimed after 3 weeks will be distributed to local businesses.

*To be considered for inclusion in the catalog, authors & businesses should be within a 3 hour drive of downtown Kansas City.
Anyone within the 1 hour drive time will be considered KC Local.
Anyone within a 1-3 hour drive will receive the KC Local-ish designation.

KC Book Beat Collaboration Station (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15PuxkZgh7/

Events:
https://kcbookbeat.com/events

KC Book Beat 2025 Sponsorship

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