Also at the November meeting, attendees heard a presentation from WCU alumnus Carden, a playwright, folklorist and recipient of the 2012 North Carolina Award for Literature. Carden discussed his latest book, “The Appalachian Bestiary,” which details wondrous mythical creatures in the region that developed out of ancient folklore, history and storytelling. He also shared illustrations from his book, drawn by illustrator Mandy Newham-Cobb.
Gary Carden
