For nearly a century, Ashley Bryan poured his creativity and compassion into poetry, performance, and art, forever transforming the world of children’s literature and storytelling. Born in Harlem and raised in the Bronx, Bryan began making books in kindergarten by stitching together letters and numbers. That playful beginning grew into a lifelong vocation of blendingContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Ashley Bryan (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
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Cap’s Off to You! – Gwenda LedBetter (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Gwenda LedBetter was more than a storyteller—she was a living story herself, layered with wonder, wit, and grace. Known affectionately as Asheville’s “Story Lady,” she carried generations of tales in her voice and wove them gently into the hearts of listeners. Whether in a library corner or on a national stage, she had the rareContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Gwenda LedBetter (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
Cap’s Off to You! – Brian Jackson Fetzer (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Brian Jackson Fetzer was a master of many crafts—storyteller, filmmaker, composer, director, and musician—who lit up Utah’s creative community with heart and imagination. He was especially known for bringing stories to life through character, song, and spectacle, like when he donned a wizard’s hat and performed alongside a trio of singing witches at the SaltContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Brian Jackson Fetzer (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”