In honor of Black History Month, the Santa Monica Public Library presents renowned children’s author, illustrator and storyteller Ashley Bryan in the Main Library Auditorium at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Bryan, who has won the Coretta Scott King Award as well as the Arbuthnot Prize for lifetime achievement, is known for his extensive knowledge of African and African- American folklore and poetry, which he brings to life for audiences throughout the world.
The program is free and recommended for children ages 6 and up. The library is located at 1343 6th St., at Santa Monica Blvd. For more information call the Youth Services Department at (310) 458-8621.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 21, 2003. Read the original PDF.