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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 6h

Author @jkennethwhite.bsky.social was honored to sign his coauthored book "Democracy on the Edge: The Trump Elections and the Future of American Politics" at Barnes & Noble in DC. 📚Learn more about the book here: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700641741 #Democracy #BookSigning #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 9h

Join Bill Kurtis on Sunday, October 4th at 4:00PM at the Evergreen Park Library for a conversation about "Whirlwind." Books will be available for purchase and signing. Explore "Whirlwind": f.mtr.cool/d18lqwl7ae #BillKurtis #Whirlwind #Broadcast #Journalism #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Check out the photos of author @claywires.bsky.social at the Raven Book Store last night. Even the cats had to get involved. 🐈 Learn more about the book "Opinionated: Kansas Journalists Who Proved Why Commentary Matters—Then and Now" kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700643059 #LawrenceKS #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join Lara M. Brown, author of "Jefferson’s Landmark Deal," who will be at The University of Missouri on October 8 at 6:00PM. Explore "Jefferson's Landmark Deal": kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700642410 #AmericanHistory #BookEvent #Mizzou #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The University Press of Kansas is headed to Minneapolis for the Heartland Fall Forum, October 7–9. We're looking forward to connecting with readers from across the region. If you'll be attending, be sure to stop by and say hello. Our catalog: tinyurl.com/49dv37xe #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Montana Book Company — October 6th, 6:00 PM MT RSVP and pre-order at Montana Book Company website Missoula Public Library: Hosted by Soft Landing and books will be provided by Fact and Fiction Books — October 7th, 5:30 PM MT Country Bookshelf — October 8, 6:00 PM MT Explore "RUN": Link in bio

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Listen to Native America Calling podcast & learn about the powerful stories of Shokhí and Lyda Conley: www.nativeamericacalling.com/friday… Explore the books by visiting UPK's website. #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Stay connected with UPK! Join our newsletter to get the latest book releases, author events, special offers, and behind-the-scenes news from the press delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up today and never miss a new story: kansaspress.ku.edu/newsletter #KansasBooks #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy Publication Day to Opinionated: Kansas Journalists Who Proved Why Commentary Matters—Then and Now by @claywires.bsky.social 📚Now available: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700643059 #Opinionated #ClayWirestone #KansasJournalists #KansasJournalism #UPKansas

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Clay Wirestone, Kansas Reflector opinion editor @claywires.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thanks, Emporia! Hope to see you again on the “Opinionated” trail. @univpressofkansas.bsky.social #LocalJournalism #KansasHistory #FreePress #kansas #ksleg

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today is publication day for Presidentess: The Life of First Lady Julia Gardiner Tylery by Christopher J. Leahy and Sharon Williams Leahy. Explore the book here: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700642670 #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's publication day for "No Choice but Action" by Fran Connor and Darren DeFrain. From Lawrence basements to cassette tapes, Kansas musicians built a scene that thrived far from the industry's spotlight. Explore "No Choice but Action": kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700643028 #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

⚖️🇺🇸 How has American law shaped the nation? This week’s #America250 Sale explores Legal History—landmark cases, legal thinkers & debates over justice, rights and the Constitution. 📚 Sept. 28–Oct. 4 🔥 50% OFF 🏷️ 24USA250C20 🔗 kansaspress.ku.edu/americas-250 #UPKansas #LegalHistory

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📚 Happy Publication Day! "The Other Declarations" by Jeremy D. Bailey explores Thomas Jefferson beyond the Declaration of Independence, including his ideas, contradictions and lasting influence on American democracy. 🇺🇸 Learn more: f.mtr.cool/cu3v98o8nh #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

👏📚 What a way to celebrate 80 years of UPK! THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the Kansas Book Festival for #UPKDay! From Bill Kurtis MCing the Kids Parade to our 80th Anniversary Author Panel, it was a fantastic celebration. Special thanks to Lara Avery & @washburnuniversity.bsky.social !

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

📚🎸 Wichita writers + Kansas postpunk! Join UPK authors Francis X. Connor & Darren DeFrain for Writing Now, Reading Now on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Ulrich Museum of Art, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS. "No Choice but Action": f.mtr.cool/tp7u5yxbps #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

👉Read @claywires.bsky.social "A Final Conversation with a Kansas Political Icon - In Praise of Local Newspapers and Community Ties" kansaspress.ku.edu/blog/2026/09/27/… 📚Learn about Opinionated: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700643059 #NancyKassebaum #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🎉 Happy UPK Day! 👏 Stop by our booth and our Author Panel at the Kansas Book Festival to browse books, pick up UPK merch, and say hello to our authors. Can't make it to the festival? Celebrate by joining Friends of the Press for just $10: kansaspress.ku.edu/fotp #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

In "The Character of Freedom," Gideon Mailer traces how religion, philosophy, theory, and the realities of slavery collided in the founding era. Explore "The Character of Freedom": f.mtr.cool/11aq1d57ak #HistoryBooks #PoliticalThought #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

👉Only a few more days to save 50% off select titles on the Controversy & Scandal Collection! Click here to start shopping today: kansaspress.ku.edu/americas-250 💲Don't forget to use code: 24USA250C19 at checkout to receive the savings. #Controversy #BookSale #America250 #UPKansas

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Clay Wirestone, Kansas Reflector opinion editor @claywires.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Five “Opinionated” book tour dates in just one week. Make your plans now! @univpressofkansas.bsky.social #LocalJournalism #KansasHistory #FreePress #ksleg #kansas

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Dennis Raphael Garcia @drgarciaauthor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’ll be in Topeka tomorrow for the Kansas Book Festival. 📚 At 2 p.m., I’ll join Melanie Bonner Thomas and moderator Denise Low for Family Research and Remembrance. I’ll also be signing Las Madres throughout the day. Hope to see you there. @univpressofkansas.bsky.social #KansasBookFestival

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

👉Don't miss your chance to see author @nathankatz.bsky.social discuss his book "Bankrupting Democracy: Campaign Spending in a Marketplace of Ideas" at The Foley Institute on Sept. 29, at 12:00PM. 📚Learn more: f.mtr.cool/56vekwtczq #NathanKatz #Midterms #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We are heading to Heartland Book Fest on October 3rd! Stop by the UPK table to browse our latest titles and learn more about the books and authors behind them. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/bzk2gdab9q #HeartlandBookFestival #KansasCityBooks #MidwestBooks #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join authors Pete Janzen and Bob Gress at the Topeka Audubon Society on October 1st at 7:00PM at the Topeka Public Library to discuss "The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hotspots." Explore "The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hotspots:": f.mtr.cool/a0cemiyyyz #UPKansas

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Clay Wirestone, Kansas Reflector opinion editor @claywires.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Why go with a university press for my Kansas book? Here’s why. Order from @univpressofkansas.bsky.social at kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700643059/ (code 24OPINIONATED for 30% off!). #localjournalism #KansasHistory #kansas #ksleg #FreePress

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

@jkennethwhite.bsky.social, co-author of "Democracy on the Edge," contributed an essay to The Philadelphia Inquirer on Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy amongst the current administration. Explore "Democracy on the Edge": f.mtr.cool/zme0y420ct Read more: f.mtr.cool/m5jile3vxv #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join author @claywires.bsky.social at Mankato City Library on October 3rd at 11:00AM for a discussion of "Opinionated: Kansas Journalists Who Proved Why Commentary Matters." Explore "Opinionated": f.mtr.cool/xqnnbxaqlr #KansasJournalism #KansasHistory #LocalJournalism #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Award-winning author Tim Bascom will visit the Shepherd's Center in Topeka, Kansas on October 2nd at 12:00PM to discuss "The Boundless Game: Soccer Stories from Across the Street to Around the World." Explore "The Boundless Game": f.mtr.cool/jqsjr48w2p #TopekaKS #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join @claywires.bsky.social at Raven Book Store on September 29th at 6:30PM for a discussion of "Opinionated." Sherman Smith will join Wirestone in exploring why local journalism remains vital to civic life. Explore "Opinionated": f.mtr.cool/mvtdu5bset #LawrenceKS #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Kansas Book Festival is almost here. Stop by our booth to browse new releases, meet UPK authors, and discover stories rooted in Kansas. See what’s new, revisit old favorites, and celebrate! Explore our newest catalog: f.mtr.cool/m7vbbtxzcc #KansasBookFestival #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Recently, Rex Buchanan, author of "Roadside Kansas," joined @kansaspublicradio.bsky.social's "Take the Off Ramp" podcast to discuss Teter Rock and other places that make Kansas worth exploring. Explore "Roadside Kansas": kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700641437 #RoadTrip #ExploreKansas #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"The Great League of Peace and Power," by David Hnedrickson was reviewed by Kirkus Reviews. This book offers a concise history of American foreign policy from 1776 to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Explore "The Great League of Peace and Power": kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700643462 #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🇺🇸 Scandal. Controversy. Crisis. This week’s #America250 Sale explores the political scandals, constitutional crises & controversies that tested American institutions. 🗓️ Sept. 21–27 🔥 50% OFF 🏷️ 24USA250C19 🔗 kansaspress.ku.edu/americas-250 #UPKansas #AmericanHistory

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David W. Congdon @dwcongdon.com · 18/09/2026

If you want a history of Claremont Institute and its role in providing the intellectual foundation for Trump 2.0, check out Darrell Munsell’s new book, out now from @univpressofkansas.bsky.social. kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700642854/

Image of the new book, Architects of Authoritarianism: The Claremont Institute and the Making of the MAGA New Right

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Hayden L. Nelson 🌲🐺🦫🔥🪵 @haydenlnelson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It was such an honor to be a part of the Kaw Nation’s rematriation efforts and this beautiful resulting book by @univpressofkansas.bsky.social. The book is a beautiful tribute to the rock and years of activist work. Currently ranked 7th on Amazon in new releases in Native American Studies!

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Clay Wirestone, Kansas Reflector opinion editor @claywires.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Three journalists who shaped their communities and the state of Kansas. Their lives and legacies fill the pages of “Opinionated” from the @univpressofkansas.bsky.social #localjournalism #KansasHistory #kansas #ksleg #FreePress

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Bill Kurtis, author of "Whirlwind." Kurtis has spent decades bringing stories to audiences across the country. Join us in celebrating him today! Explore "Whirlwind": kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640041 #BillKurtis #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Join @claywires.bsky.social, author of "Opinionated," for a conversation on Kansas journalism at Red Rocks State Historic Site in Emporia on September 27th at 2:00PM. Explore "Opinionated": f.mtr.cool/u5qe2m05ta #KansasJournalism #KansasHistory #FreePress #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The University Press of Kansas is proud to join Kansas Book Festival on September 26th at Washburn University Library in Topeka. Explore new and notable UPK titles, meet authors, and celebrate stories! Explore our catalog: tinyurl.com/49dv37xe #KansasBooks #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Join Christopher Leahy and Sharon Leahy for a virtual conversation on "Presidentess" with the "White House History Live" series on September 29th at 5:30PM ET. Explore "Presidentess": f.mtr.cool/fdcb62yxw2 Instructions to join: f.mtr.cool/g6bkplsnw5 #FirstLady #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

👉Read more of the blog entitled "Vote-by-Mail and the Cost of Voting in the American States" here: kansaspress.ku.edu/blog/2026/09/20/… 📚Learn more about The Cost of Voting in the American States: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700635924 #2026Midterms #VoteByMail #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Bill Kurtis, author of "Whirlwind," spent six decades bringing history to audiences as it happened. A feature in @emporiagazette highlights Kurtis’s enduring impact on journalism. Explore "Whirlwind": f.mtr.cool/30xqgvbgt3 Full story: f.mtr.cool/4btrr3dwsa #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"The White Ribbon Army Reconsidered" edited by Adam Chamberlain, Janet Olson, and Alixandra B. Yanus offers a new look at one of the most influential women’s organizations in U.S. history. Explore "The White Ribbon Army Reconsidered": f.mtr.cool/kf8fvagrs0 #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

👉Only a few more days to save 50% off select titles on the Legislative Branch Collection! Click here to start shopping today: kansaspress.ku.edu/americas-250 💲Don't forget to use code: 24USA250C18 at checkout to receive the savings. #LegislativeBranch #BookSale #America250 #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We cannot agree more with "Presidentess" by Christopher Leahy and Sharon Leahy being named one of Town and County Magazine's "67 must read books of fall 2026." Learn about "Presidentess": f.mtr.cool/thgfv7qqwk Read the full list: f.mtr.cool/6ov3cr1um3 #FirstLadies #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join @maxmccoy.com, author of "Elevations," at the 2026 Prairie Festival at @thelandinstitute.bsky.social on September 26 at 3:00PM. A book signing will follow at 6PM. Explore "Elevations": kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700643752 #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join UPK at the 15th Kansas Book Festival on September 26th at Washburn University Library in Topeka. UPK authors Bill Kurtis, @claywires.bsky.social, Tai Edwards, Chelan David, Thomas Averill, and Leslie VonHolten will be among the featured speakers. #KansasBooks #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tune into "Monster: The Lizzy Borden Case" directed by Max Winkler and Sarah Adina Smith on Netflix while reading "Lizzy Borden on Trial": kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700622337 #LizzieBorden #AmericanHistory #TrueCrime #BookRecommendation #UPKansas

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University Press of Kansas @univpressofkansas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join Martin Mack Teasley on September 24th at 12pm at the Manhattan Country Club in Manhattan, Kansas to discuss "The Real Ike." This event is hosted by the Manhattan Rotary Club: kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700640690 #DwightEisenhower #PresidentialHistory #AmericanHistory #UPKansas

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