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KD’s Books has anchored downtown Lee’s Summit as an independent bookstore since 1990, evolving from a children’s shop into a general-interest bookseller that hosts author events, book clubs, and storytimes.

  • Name: KD’s Books
  • Type: Independent bookstore
  • Owner: Tina and Nicole Perne (current); founded by Cheryl Collier1
  • Established: 19902
  • Address: 207 SE Third St, Suite 102, Lee’s Summit, MO 640632
  • Signature: New books for all ages plus games, puzzles, and gifts; author signings and storytimes2
  • Status: Open- Tier: 1## Description

KD’s Books is a general-interest independent bookstore in historic downtown Lee’s Summit, stocking new titles for all ages alongside games, puzzles, and gifts. Beyond retail, it hosts book clubs, author signings, and seasonal children’s storytimes, and takes part in downtown festivities while supporting local libraries and schools.2

Ownership and history

KD’s Books was established in 1990 by Cheryl Collier, originally as a children’s bookstore carrying a small selection of used adult titles.1 Over more than 35 years it transitioned into an all-new general-interest bookstore serving all ages.2 As of 2026, the store is owned by Tina and Nicole Perne, who have run it for roughly four years and in April 2026 crowdfunded a move to a new downtown location.1

Sources

Footnotes

  1. Shelf Awareness, “KD’s Books, Lee’s Summit, Mo., Crowdfunds New Location” (2026-04-06). https://www.shelf-awareness.com/theshelf/2026-04-06/kd_s_books_lee_s_summit_mo._crowdfunds_new_location.html — asserts: founded 1990 by Cheryl Collier; current owners Tina and Nicole Perne (~4 years); April 2026 crowdfunding for a new location. ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  2. KD’s Books official site, “About / Contact.” https://kdsbooksls.com/contact-us — asserts: established 1990; over 35 years in downtown Lee’s Summit; address 207 SE Third St, Suite 102; transitioned from children’s shop to all-new general bookstore; hosts book clubs, author signings, storytimes. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

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