Bridgeport Public Library partners with U.S. Postal Service to dedicate stamp to author Toni Morrison

FILE – American Nobel laureate and “Beloved” author Toni Morrison smiles during a news conference at the Louvre Museum in Paris, Nov. 8, …

FILE – American Nobel laureate and “Beloved” author Toni Morrison smiles during a news conference at the Louvre Museum in Paris, Nov. 8, 2006. A Feb. 22 to June 4, 2023 Morrison tribute at Princeton University, where she taught for 17 years, will range from music created and performed by Grammy winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant to a spring lecture series to a three-day symposium featuring author Edwidge Danticat, among others. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

by: Meka Wilson

Posted: May 23, 2023 / 08:16 AM EDT

Updated: May 23, 2023 / 08:18 AM EDT

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A well-known author is about to get their very own stamp, thanks to the U.S. Postal Service and Bridgeport Public Library.

Bridgeport Public Library and the U.S. Postal Service will honor author Toni Morrison Tuesday, in a special stamp dedication event, where an unveiling of the stamps will occur.

Toni Morrison was a historical black author and editor, who’s books focused on African-American storytelling.

The event will take place at the Newfield Branch Library in community room A, located at 755 Central Ave., on Tuesday, May 23, at 10 a.m.

Attendees are encouraged to RSVP with amy.n.gibbs@usps.gov.