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Born into the storytelling tradition of the Deep South, where she was entertained and nurtured by the captivating stories of her parents and grandparents, Betty Ann Wylie developed a life-long love of books, oral tradition, and storytelling.

A founding member of the Southern Order of Storytellers, Wylie is acclaimed for her mesmerizing performances filled with stories, poetry, songs, and audience participation. She performs extensively at festivals and schools, in corporate settings, for civic and religious groups, and in libraries and museums.

In 2000, she received the Outstanding Alumna Award for Distinguished Career from the Agnes Scott College Alumnae Association. She also has recorded two CDs of stories, the Parents' Choice award-winning Mother Goose from Morning Till Night and Pass It On: A Storyteller's Journey, for older listeners.