By bringing classic storybooks to life, a new exhibit aims to promote a love of reading

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With book bans reaching historic levels and libraries becoming increasingly politicized, a permanent exhibit called “The Rabbit hOle” aims to shine a spotlight on the timeless magic of children’s books. The capital “O” in the title is a nod to the large, round rabbit hole visitors walk through to enter the exhibit. Inside an unassuming former tin factory, visitors make their way down a dust-colored grotto stacked with books squished between towering layers of replica rocks. They are brought to the purple, glowing rabbit hole...