Anne Freels, known for her colorful and contemporary flair on a traditional Appalachian craft, has published the first comprehensive illustrated book on how to make her specialty dolls: Making Colorful Corn Shuck Dolls.  This book contains over 200 full-color illustrations and step-by-step instructions on how to make two different styles of a traditional corn shuck doll with, of course, Anne’s signature colorful style.  Readers will benefit from lots of practical advice, as well as from suggestions on how to personalize the dolls so your own creativity shines through. For anyone with a love of folk art and a desire to create, this book will be a treasured addition to their library.  Meet Anne Freels at Malaprop’s, as she demonstrates techniques she has developed over more than three decades of crafting and selling her dolls worldwide.  A booksigning will follow.  The demonstration and booksigning are free and open to the public.