Our Staff

Anna opened Well Read in August 2026, fulfilling her lifelong dream of owning a bookshop. A Lee’s Summit native, Anna is proud to bring her love of books and community to her hometown. She lives in Lee’s Summit with her husband, Bryan, and their two children.

As a retired nurse practitioner, Debbie has spent years taking care of people. These days, she’s traded charts for chapters and is always happy to help you find your next great read,

Kelly believes that some of the best stories are found in the middle-grade section. She has a special love for books written for ages 9–12 and is always ready to help them find a new favorite. 

A former elementary teacher and reading specialist, Karyn knows a thing or two about helping kids fall in love with books! A Lee’s Summit local with a passion for early literacy, she’s always happy to recommend books or reading strategies to help little readers along the way.

As a fantasy fan, Evie loves stories filled with faraway worlds, unforgettable characters, and adventures that make the real world disappear for a while. If your next read could use a little more magic, Evie is a great person to ask.

Anna's son Henry has been an avid reader for as long as anyone can remember. He’ll read just about anything he can get his hands on—and usually has another book waiting in the wings.