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Local author Brook Ashley comes to Chaucer’s Bookstore to talk about her book, Dare Wright And the Lonely Doll on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 pm.

 A poignant biography of Dare Wright, the beautiful and enigmatic photographer and author of The Lonely Doll children’s book series, illustrated with over five hundred photographs. As Dare Wright’s godchild, author Brook Ashley grew up in a magical world of dolls, bears and fairy tales helping create the scenes for Wright’s children’s books.

Fannie Flagg author of Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe – “Brook Ashley shares her photos and memories of her most unusual childhood and gives us a look at the fascinating and fabulous women who were part of it.”

 Brook Ashley is Dare Wright’s godchild and grew up in Wright’s magical New York universe of Edith and The Bears. As a young girl, she was an energetic participant as her godmother wrote and photographed the classic children’s story of The Lonely Doll. A former child actress, Brook Ashley is a Realtor and magazine writer in Santa Barbara, CA.

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