Reading and math play a crucial role in preparing individuals for responsible citizenship. This connection will be a focal point at the upcoming Kansas Book Festival in Topeka on July 24, 2026. Lindsey Cormack from Kansas Reflector, a nonprofit news organization focused on state government and politics, will discuss this topic there.
At the festival, Lindsey will present insights from her talks across the nation, highlighting Kansas’s achievements. She will share the stage with esteemed figures such as Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Rosen and Mr. Beat, an educator and YouTuber from Kansas. Mr. Beat has reached millions by teaching history online.
The event will explore themes from Lindsey’s work, “How to Raise a Citizen (and Why It’s Up to You to Do It).” This conversation aims to underscore the relationship between education and active citizenship, emphasizing the vital roles of reading and math in shaping informed and engaged citizens.
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