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Ashley Bryan

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Ashley Bryan wrote and illustrated award-winning children’s books including “Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum” and Beautiful Blackbird.”

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May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed. Sending prayers and sincere condolences to his family and friends. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that he touched the lives of so many.

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Condolences to Ashley's love ones. Seek comfort in the power of prayers. Your heavenly father understand your grief and will comfort you.

I fell in love with Ashley and his work about four years ago when I was visiting Portland and Priscilla Dreyman took me to his exhibit and showed me the film about him. I was immediately captivated and bought a copy of most of his books. Thank you, thank you, Ashley, for your beautiful, soaring spirit, and your calling to inspire young people, especially those of color!
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Ashley changed my life when I encountered him 43 years ago as a student in one of his courses at Dartmouth. Since then he remained a dear friend and mentor and his nuggets of wisdom are touchstones for me. He was a man of supreme grace and he showed us all how to be better humans. His art will continue to bless our world. I have nothing but gratitude for this great man

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Ashley Bryan. What a legacy he has left for your family. May God give your family comfort as you mourn his loss. Philippians 4:7

What an amazing illustrator! So talented. The family has my sincere condolences. Mr Ashley will be remembered through his beautiful illustrations. May God continue to be with the family.

Beautiful illustrated books. Ashley was a very talented man. The family is left with beautiful memories literally! May God continue be with the family.