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The Gilliland Historical Resource Center Presents Their Beloved Local Black Authors Display

Display promoting local Black authors with books and informational cards, decorated with lights and greenery.
Sign for Gilliland Historical Resource Center, promoting "Local Black Authors of Bedford County."
Books and posters by Jason Scales displayed on a shelf with greenery and flowers in front.
Display of "Love & Whiskey" by Fawn Weaver; includes books, author info, and decorative leaves.
Display featuring books and biographies of authors Mai Dee Hendricks, Andrae P. Crismon Sr., and Lisa D. Blakely, with "I Must Tell My Story" book.
Display about Andrae P. Crismon, Sr. featuring his books "Pastor on Post" and "Lord, Keep My Mind Clean," with info about his work.
A book display for "Ministers' Wives" by Lisa D. Blakely, featuring informational flyers and the book cover.
Display of the book "African Americans Living in Bedford County from 1820-2020" by Fredia Flack Lusk and Marilyn Gipson Messengale.
Display featuring Marvin Taylor's children's book, "Quizzy and Adam's Apple," with author info and book description.
Display about Jada Scott's comic book, "Talking Planets: The Night Problem," showcasing her as the author.
Books by Estella Peacock Harvey on display, including "ABC's From Granna's Porch".
Display promoting local Black authors with books and informational cards, decorated with lights and greenery.
Sign for Gilliland Historical Resource Center, promoting "Local Black Authors of Bedford County."
Books and posters by Jason Scales displayed on a shelf with greenery and flowers in front.
Display of "Love & Whiskey" by Fawn Weaver; includes books, author info, and decorative leaves.
Display featuring books and biographies of authors Mai Dee Hendricks, Andrae P. Crismon Sr., and Lisa D. Blakely, with "I Must Tell My Story" book.
Display about Andrae P. Crismon, Sr. featuring his books "Pastor on Post" and "Lord, Keep My Mind Clean," with info about his work.
A book display for "Ministers' Wives" by Lisa D. Blakely, featuring informational flyers and the book cover.
Display of the book "African Americans Living in Bedford County from 1820-2020" by Fredia Flack Lusk and Marilyn Gipson Messengale.
Display featuring Marvin Taylor's children's book, "Quizzy and Adam's Apple," with author info and book description.
Display about Jada Scott's comic book, "Talking Planets: The Night Problem," showcasing her as the author.
Books by Estella Peacock Harvey on display, including "ABC's From Granna's Porch".

The library appreciates the Gilliland Historical Resource Center's Beloved Local Black Authors of Bedford County display. The showcased authors include Fawn Weaver, Jason Scales, Andrae P. Crismon, Sr., Mai Dee Hendricks, Lisa D. Blakely, Fredia Flack Lusk, Marilyn Gipson Messengale, Marvin Taylor, Jada Scott, and Estella Peacock Harvey. We are honored to display so many wonderful local authors. Please feel free to come by and view their works!

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