Cobb Library Foundation presents its 11th Annual Booked for the Evening Gala featuring acclaimed children’s book author/illustrator Brian Lies on Thursday, March 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Atlanta Country Club in Marietta/East Cobb. Cynthia Rozzo, founder/publisher of EAST COBBER has been named Honorary Chair.
Brian Lies has illustrated several bestselling children’s books. His books include Caldecott Honor-winning The Rough Patch, Got to Get to Bear’s! and his New York Times bestselling bat series (Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, Bats at the Ballgame and Bats in the Band). Lies was born in Princeton, NJ, and graduated from Brown University with a degree in British and American Literature. He attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Lies is an advocate for early literacy, and lifelong reading and learning. The Massachusetts resident has traveled across the United States to work with students and encourage them in their goals as he talks about writing and illustration – including his engaging presentations at schools and libraries in Cobb County.
For information on Booked for the Evening Gala tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Sandra Morris at 770-528-2196 or cobblibraryfoundation@
