Cobb Library Foundation presents its 11th Annual Booked for the Evening Gala featuring acclaimed children’s book author/illustrator Brian Lies and honorary chair Cynthia Rozzo, founder/publisher of East Cobber, on Thursday, March 17, 6:30 pm to 9:30 p.m., at Atlanta Country Club, Marietta.

Brian Lies has illustrated several bestselling children’s books. His books include Caldecott Honor-winning The Rough Patch 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 (pronounced like “cheese”) 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, please contact Sandra Morris at 770-528-2196 or cobblibraryfoundation@cobbcat.org, and visit cobblibraryfoundation.org.