Join some of Ashley Bryan's friends and family, including Nikki Giovanni, Vaunda Nelson, Linda Sue Park, and Sandy Campbell, for an afternoon celebration--with poetry and birthday cake--of the centenary of his birth. Everyone attending is invited to read a poem in Ashley's honor during the community poetry reading, which will take place in the round.

Schedule

3:00-4:00 pm     Tour of Beautiful Blackbird: The Creative Spirit of Ashley Bryan, with exhibition curator Lynne Farrington.

4:00-5:00 pm     Poetry reading—bring your favorite Ashley poem, whether by Ashley or one of the many poets whose worked he loved, to share with everyone. A selection of poems will be made available for those looking for a poem to read.

5:00-6:00 pm     Reception, with some of the foods Ashley regularly served to his Islesford visitors—AND BIRTHDAY CAKE!