The Alabama Center for the Arts is hosting a tribute to Toni Morrison, Friday, August 23, noon-1:30, in the Recital Hall at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur.

Don Noble, an Alabama Distinguished Literary Scholar and host of Alabama Public Radio’s book review series Bookmark, will speak about his experiences interviewing Morrison and her connections to Alabama.

Jennifer Horne, Poet Laureate of Alabama, will speak about Morrison’s influence on women writers.

Audience members will have the opportunity to engage in discussion with these guests, as we reflect on the life, work, and influence of an acclaimed American writer.

The event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by Calhoun Community College Humanities and Social Sciences and Athens State College of Arts and Sciences.