Children's Corner Book Chat March 24, 2012

For Women's History Month, the VHS welcomes author Kelly Starling Lyons for a special reading of her new children’s book Ellen’s Broom about a young girl who learns a new meaning for freedom during the time of Reconstruction. USA Today named Ellen's Broom on of four children’s books that "capture the essence of Black History Month." Lyons will read her book and talk about her writing process. Afterwards she will be available for a meet-and-greet and will sign copies of the text.

Official Website: http://www.vahistorical.org/education/childrenscorner.htm