Kelly Starling Lyons is the 2021 Piedmont Laureate and a children’s book author whose mission is to transform moments, memories, and history into stories of discovery. In addition to being the author behind the Jada Jones series, her picture books have been designated CCBC Choices, Scholastic Reading Club picks, Junior Library Guild and Bank Street Best selections, and won a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. She will be joining us at the library to talk about her work and engaging discussions. This event is open to school groups, families, and people of all ages.

Kelly Starling Lyons’ book – Sing A Song – will also be up for display as a pop-up StoryWalk© at the library between February 5th and February 9th!