In 2005 the Atlanta literary festival was named for him and he has also received the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion from the Fay B. Kaigler Children 's Book Festival .
In 2008 Bryan was named a Literary Lion by The New York Public Library .
In 2005 the Atlanta literary festival was named for Bryan and Bryan has also received the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion from the Fay B. Kaigler Children 's Book Festival .
In 2008 Bryan was named a Literary Lion by The New York Public Library .