Homegrown Reads

Pete Dulin gave a food preparation demonstration from one of the recipes in his book "Last Bite" on Saturday. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)
Pete Dulin gave a food preparation demonstration from one of the recipes in his book “Last Bite” on Saturday. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)

Carol Levers, director of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Libraries, looked over books at the Saturday "Homegrown Reads" event. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)
Carol Levers, director of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Libraries, looked over books at the Saturday “Homegrown Reads” event. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)

Linda Rodriguez held her book, "Every Hidden Fear," at the "Homegrown Reads" event Saturday at the South Library. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)
Linda Rodriguez held her book, “Every Hidden Fear,” at the “Homegrown Reads” event Saturday at the South Library. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)

Helen Folsom met with readers on Saturday at the "Homegrown Reads" event. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)
Helen Folsom met with readers on Saturday at the “Homegrown Reads” event. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)

Vonzella Watson participated in the "Homegrown Reads" event Saturday. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)
Vonzella Watson participated in the “Homegrown Reads” event Saturday. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)

Helen Folsom, left, and Jay Sparks attended the recent "Homegrown Reads" event. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)
Helen Folsom, left, and Jay Sparks attended the recent “Homegrown Reads” event. Several local authors appeared at the “Homegrown Reads” local author fair Oct. 25 at the South Library branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 3104 Strong Ave. Authors talked with those attending the event, held live readings and signed books for the public. (Photo by Bettse Folsom)