
Artist Background
Tony Peacock has been sharing his love of writing with students for more than 20 years. He has lived in all regions of North Carolina and has been a lifelong student of our state’s diverse cultural and literary heritage. In addition to publishing fiction and creative nonfiction, Tony has worked as a newspaper columnist and written radio commentaries. He partners with teachers to enrich their curriculum goals and help students grow as writers. As a National Hollerin’ Champion, he often rewards students at the end of residencies by briefly demonstrating traditional calls used by farmers as a form of communication and expression. Tony’s impact on students and staff has been called “an amazing story of connecting and bonding.”
Search Criteria
- Discipline: Literary
- Grade Level: Elementary
- Program Type: Writer-in-Residence
- Cultural Context:
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County