Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival

The Coleen Salley Storytelling Award was established in 2010 to honor the memory of Children's Book Festival supporter, storyteller, and children's literature advocate Coleen Salley. Throughout her career, Ms. Salley worked tirelessly to promote quality children's literature and reading. Each year the award recognizes a storyteller whose mission reflects the ideals and dedication to the field that Ms. Salley personified. The session is supported by the family of Coleen Salley, the Coleen Salley Storytelling Endowment, and The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation. If you are interested in contributing to the endowment, contact The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation.

Recipients of the Coleen Salley Storytelling Award

• 2010 - Walter Mayes AKA Walter the Giant Storyteller
• 2011 - Carmen Agra Deedy
• 2012 - Caroline Herring