Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street presents author LaVerne McLeod on Monday, February 5 at 1pm, who will be giving a dramatic, interactive presentation of a chapter from her book, Corn Hollow. Visitors are welcome to bring food and drink for this lunchtime lecture.

In Corn Hollow, author LaVerne McLeod tells the story of a young African American girl living in the heart of Tennessee during the rise of the civil rights movement. The book is based on LaVerne’s own experience with segregation in the American South. Using an innovative performance style, she will choose a chapter from her book and bring the story to life by engaging the audience as participants.

LaVerne has lived in communities in various areas including Arkansas, Missouri, and Palo Alto. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master of Arts in Counselor Education from Southeast Missouri State University, with continuing education work from San Jose State University in California.

She has lived in Big Sur since 1979, where she balances life as a wife, mother, educator, artist, and author. LaVerne also has a rich history of leadership involvement with our community, including creating and facilitating Bridge Building to Equity workshops.

Cost is free for museum members; non-members admitted free with general admission to the museum.