Award-winning writer Carmen Agra Deedy spins stories and reads from her book The Rooster who Would Not Be Quiet. She has told stories at the Kennedy Center, The National Book Festival, TED and on National Public Radio. In 2001, she was presented with the Jane Addams Peace Association Book Award by Mrs. Kofi Annan at the United Nations for her book The Yellow Star. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.