Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival
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. Learn more about Coleen Salley.
Recipients of the Coleen Salley Storytelling Award
2010- Walter Mayes AKA Walter the Giant Storyteller
2011- Carmen Agra Deedy
2012- Caroline Herring
2013- Trout Fishing in America
2014- Mary Hamilton
2015- Rita Auerbach
2016- Tim Tingle
2017- Pat Mora
2018- Wanda Johnson
2019- William Joyce