Sly James to unveil autobiography, talk of his fight for children's literacy at Plaza Library

Kansas City Mayor Sly James, launching his new autobiography, A Passion for Purpose, will sit down with co-author Sean Wheelock at the Kansas City Public Library Plaza Branch July 25 to discuss his career and the life experiences that have shaped his values and views, including his fierce advocacy for children’s literacy and education.

'For the sake of the children and our city,' Turn the Page looks ahead as Mayor James leaves office

Turn the Page KC’s Summer Reading Splash at the Sprint Center thrilled 2,000 children with new books, while outgoing Mayor Sly James took stock of the work still to be done as Kansas City chases its goal of every child reading at grade level by the third grade.

Mayor James promotes summer reading at Attucks Elementary

Students in the LINC Summer School program at Attucks Elementary in the Kansas City Public Schools had a special reading event with Mayor Sly James from the City of Kansas City, Missouri.

Mayor continues Turn the Page KC efforts in Grandview School District

Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James read to first-grade students at Martin City K-8 on Tuesday, Dec. 11, as Turn the Page KC efforts continued in area school districts.

Whittier students receive free books

Mayor Sly James reads "Where the Wild Things Are" to students at Whittier Elementary in KCPS. Each student received 5 free books from KPMG.

Mayor James announces $1 million job training grant

Mayor Sly James will announce Face Forward KC, a four-year, $1 million initiative to provide educational services, job training and placement services, mentoring services, and legal assistance to juvenile offenders and youth at risk of juvenile offenses in the City of Kansas City, MO in Jackson County.

Mayor James reads to Chouteau students

Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Sly James read to students at Chouteau Elementary in the North Kansas City School District.