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by bennash - 06/07/26 09:34 PM
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You're Invited! Saturday, April 21, 2007 is the statewide launch date for Louisiana in Words. ABOUT THE BOOK Although there have been plenty of "day in the life" picture books, never before has a book sought to capture a single day in a state with words like this. Created from submissions received from the world over, this anthology offers an authentic diary of Louisiana. One hundred twenty nonfiction selections from known and unknown writers run chronologically from dawn to dawn, each capturing one minute in time. From Tallulah to Thibodaux, Shreveport to St. Martinville, New Iberia to New Orleans, together these minutes provide a mosaic of the landscape, heritage, speech, and traditions of Louisiana unlike anything before them. Click Here for more information about the book. The book's contributors will be present at simultaneous events across the state on this date, so it should not be hard to find an event near you. All of the events will feature contributors reading from the book and signing copies after the event. Many will have a short Q&A session with the authors as well, once they have all finished reading. A complete list of events is included below. New Orleans Area Events--South Shore April 21, 1-3 PM Garden District Books 2727 Prytania St New Orleans, LA 70130-5968 Contributors at this event include Iain Baird, Gina Ferrara, Fredrick Barton, Kelly Wilson, Sunday Angleton, and Christian Champagne. For more information, visit http://www.gardendistrictbookshop.com April 21, 1-3 pm The Cabildo 701 CHARTRES ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116-3205 Contributors at this event include Andrew Travers, Susan Folkes, John Biguenet, Cristina Black, Karissa Kary, CW Cannon, Joe Longo, Sarah Inman, Beverly Matherne, Katy Reckdahl, Sam Jasper, Mick Vovers, GiO. April 21, 2-4 pm East Bank Regional Library 4747 W Napoleon Ave Metairie, LA 70001 Contributors at this event include Jack Saux, Katheryn Krotzer Laborde, Patrick Burke, Wayne McGaw, and editor Josh Clark. For more information, visit http://www.jefferson.lib.la.us/calendar/eb_adults.htm. April 21, 6-8 pm Octavia Books 513 Octavia St New Orleans, LA 70115-2055 Contributors at this event include Julia Carey, Debbie Lindsey, Lee Barclay, James L Jones III, Bruce Henrikson, Tara Jill Ciccarone, Philipe LaMancusa, and editor Josh Clark. For more information, visit http://www.octaviabooks.com. New Orleans Area Events--North Shore April 21, 2-4 pm BARNES AND NOBLE #2983 3414 HIGHWAY 190 STE 10 MANDEVILLE LA 70471-8643 Contributors at this event include Diane Dees and Bev Marshall April 21, 4-6 pm Philosopher’s Stone 169 W PINE ST PONCHATOULA, LA 70454 Contributors at this event include Richard Louth, Remy Benoit, and Kathlyn Kastner Shreveport Area Events April 21, 2-4 pm Barnes & Noble Shreveport 6646 Youree Dr Shreveport, LA 71105-4630 Contributors at this event include George Newtown, Bobby Pierce, Sarah Elisabeth Roussel, Lina Mearl Beavers. April 21 SHREVEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY 424 TEXAS ST SHREVEPORT LA 71120-1523 Contributors at this event include Tricia Baker Alexandria Area Events April 21, 2-4 pm The Gold Mind 2975 HIGHWAY 28 E PINEVILLE LA 71360-5716 Contributors at this event include Patricia Ellyn Powell and Theresa Thevenote. Baton Rouge Area Events April 21, 2-4 pm BARNES AND NOBLE #2837 2590 CITIPLACE CT BATON ROUGE LA 70808-2700 Contributors at this event include Veni Harlan, Missy Wilkinson, Mike & Stacy O’Rourke, Wes Danreuther, Cindy Lou Levee, Eileen Decoteau, Mary Gehman, and Gary Thomas Lafayette Area Events April 21, 11 am-1 pm Books Along the Teche 106 E MAIN ST NEW IBERIA LA 70560-3725 Book Chat and Reception with contributors Jerre Borland, Leonard Earl Johnson, Mark David, Evelyn Smith. April 21, 2-4 pm Barnes & Noble Lafayette 5705 Johnston St Lafayette, LA 70503 Contributors at this event include Leonard Earl Johnson, Richard Sealy, Mark David, Karen Yochim, Rebekah Markel, Edward Gauthier, Evelyn Smith, Erlene Stewart, Leslie Alexander Other Louisiana Events April 21, 10 am-12 pm BEAUREGARD PARISH LIBRARY 205 S WASHINGTON ST DERIDDER LA 70634-4063 Contributors at this event include Anita Machek, Carolyn Wysinger, and possibly Donna Bonner. April 21, 1-3 pm Terrebonne Parish Library-Main Branch 151 Civic Center Blvd. Houma, LA 70360 Contributors at this event include Emilie Bahr, Patricia Allen, & Claire Domangue Joller. April 21, 1-4 pm Melrose Plantation 3533 HIGHWAY 119 MELROSE LA 71452-3416 Chance Harvey will be reading and signing at this event.
"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek
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Proud of you gal....Congratulations....Tricia!!!!....
Have a wonderful day...and sign lots of books...
Hugs...
Kaley...
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Although I've never spent alot of time in Louisiana, I did drive around Northern Shreveport and the Caddo Lake area on my way to Oklahoma once. After reading "The Life And Legend Of Leadbelly", I had to check out his old stomping ground, though I didn't get to see his grave. Went looking for a barrel house on Fannin st. What does a barrel house look like? Just kidding. According to the book it was called a barrel house because in olden days they bought barrels of bath tub gin and charged a nickle for every time you dip your cup in it. Leadbelly's early venues. Ben http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=400209http://cdbaby.com/cd/benwillis
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Thanks, Kaley and Ben. Ben, I've never seen Ledbelly's gravesite BUT I plan to go one weekend soon and get some shots of it. When I do, I'll be sure to post them on the new photo thread.
"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek
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"Grits is one of those country-boy words that is both singular and plural-like deer, elk and sheep. I think the singular is appropriate when there's a modifier that makes it clear one is talking about something specific. Like, 'Grits are good for you, but these here grits is tasty.'"~~Joe Wrabek
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