The Literacy Council of West Alabama is planning our Fifth Annual Authors’ Edge, Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm in Alumni Hall at Stillman College. This year, in conjunction with the 140th anniversary of Stillman College, we are focusing on Civil Rights education and are featuring renowned writer, activist, and educator Dr. Billie Jean Young and her literary work Fear Not the Fall. Our Authors’ Edge event is not only our annual fundraiser, but offers a unique opportunity for the community to interact with our featured authors. Proceeds will go towards the three main initiatives of The Literacy Council: giving books to children in need, building and maintaining Little Libraries in rural areas of the Black Belt, and providing GED scholarships to young adults. This year we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Young will be conducting an exclusive performance taken from her book for the enjoyment and benefit of our attendees. The performance will start at 7:00 pm with plenty of time to enjoy local food and drink, bid on silent auction items, and appreciate good company. We have partnered with the Tuscaloosa branch of Barnes and Noble to provide a book signing and with community businesses and local artists who have deep ties to literacy. Kathy Bryars is one such artist whose roots are integrally linked to literacy causes in West Alabama. She has donated two court house statue paintings to be auctioned off in honor of her father George F. Barrett, who was a former President of The Tuscaloosa Literacy Movement and State of Alabama Literacy Council. Finally, our event would not be complete without the mention of our 2016 Honorary Chairmen which include Shelley Jones, John England, and Dr. Charles Nash. Pricing information and tickets are available to order through our website www.literacywa.org with group discounts available. Please call 205-391-2612 or email info@literacywa.org for corporate donation opportunities and additional information. Getting involved with children and reinforcing the importance of reading and writing is pivotal to reducing illiteracy and poverty in our region. We hope to see you there!
Thursday Dec 8, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Thursday December 8th, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Alumni Hall, Stillman College
$50 per ticket Group discounts available
205-391-2612
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