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About Dinner Déjà Vu: Southern Tonight, French Tomorrow

“A delight to read, cook from, and gaze at . . . It will find a happy place in your kitchen.”

—Nathalie Dupree, James Beard award-winning author of Nathalie Dupree’s Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking

About High-Growth Levers: How the Turnaround Mindset Propels Your Company

“This book has some of the most applicable insights on strategy and growth I’ve read. . . . A wonderful book that helps your business and our society.”

—Dr. Santa Ono, president, University of British Columbia

About Hollywood South: Glamour, Gumbo, and Greed

“Clearly articulated descriptions of the nuts and bolts of filmmaking and politics in Hollywood and Louisiana.”

—Philip Lelyveld, Entertainment Technology Center, USC School of Cinematic Arts

“A true-life glimpse into the history of Hollywood on the Bayou and what Louisiana politicians do with an ‘offer they can’t refuse.’”

—Ed Poole, author/historian/film accessory researcher, Louisiana Film History, Hollywood on the Bayou, America’s First Movie Theater: Louisiana’s Vitascope Hall

About Petit Pierre and the Floating Marsh “I loved the fun illustrations, but also understood the overall message of the importance of a healthy coastline for our region.”

—Anthony Davis, #23New Orleans Pelicans power forward and center

About Tom Benson: A Billionaire’s Journey

“Tom Benson created moments in NFL history that the city of New Orleans and football fans across the country will never forget.”

—Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner

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The Hiding GameBy Gwen Strauss • Illustrated by Herb Leonhard

The true story of a young Holocaust survivor.

At their new home in the Villa Air-Bel, Aube and her family are used to things being hidden. Among the secrets kept at the château are a radio, a cow, and—most secret of all—Aube herself. Even with the threat of Nazi capture looming over their heads, life at the villa has been colorful for the refugees awaiting their escape to safety. Joined by writers, musicians, artists, and great thinkers like Marc Chagall and Max Ernst, Aube spends each day singing, playing games, and creating art. Together, this lively congregation are able to fight back fear and hatred with bravery and laughter—not just for young Aube, but for themselves as well.

GWEN STRAUSS • Menerbes, FranceGwen Strauss received her BA from Hampshire College and her MS from Wheelock College. On a trip to the US Consulate in Marseille, Strauss saw a photo of her great-great-uncle Danny Benedite—a member of the American

Rescue Committee—and was inspired to tell children around the world the story of his heroism.

HERB LEONHARD • Prosser, WAHerb Leonhard has worked as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer for more than 20 years, specializing in children’s books. He earned a BA in illustration from the Pacific Northwest College of Art.

“The Hiding Game … is riveting, the truth undeniable, the heroes all but forgotten. A picture book not to be missed.”

—Jane Yolen, author of The Devil’s Arithmetic, Briar Rose, The Stone Angel, and O Jerusalem

“Gripping and intense.” —Kirkus

“A beautiful story of bravery and hope honoring Varian Fry and Danny Bénédite, who selflessly hid and smuggled over four thousand refugees out of Nazi-occupied France.”

—Jennifer Elvgren, author of The Whispering Town, a Jane Addams and Sydney Taylor Honor Book

“Through a child narrator’s eyes, Strauss explains how a generation of Europeans fought back fear and hatred with their art and their creativity.” —Booklist

“Varian Fry will always be in my heart. He saved my life!”—Aube Breton

“Leonhard’s rough pencil stokes give his illustrations the feel of sketches dashed off as events unfold.”

—Publisher’s Weekly

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Saluting Our Grandmas: Women of World War IIBy Col. Cassie B. Barlow, USAF (ret), and Sue Hill NorrodForeword by Congressman Michael R. Turner

“You will be proud of what these ‘grandmas’ did to serve America in a time of great need . . . they carved a path that other women for many generations have since benefitted from. I include myself in that very grateful group of women who today stand on the shoulders of these awe-inspiring pioneers.” —Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, USAF (ret), first female four-star general in the Air Force, chairperson of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services

Contributors to this unique memorial include the family of military women and those who preserve their history. The cover art is by Craig Kodera.

COL. CASSIE B. BARLOW, USAF (RET) • Beavercreek, OHCoauthor Col. Cassie B. Barlow is one of a handful of women who has commanded at multiple levels of the Air Force.

SUE HILL NORROD • Jamestown, OHHer mother, Pauline, who served in the Navy’s WAVES program,

inspires coauthor Sue Hill Norrod.

CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL R. TURNER • Dayton, OHMichael R. Turner is the US Representative for Ohio’s 10th congressional district.

Sioux Code Talkers of World War IIBy Andrea M. Page

“Page explores not only the importance of these soldiers to the war, but also their history, culture, and values. An engagingly written, deeply researched account of a little-known part of World War II.” —KirkusIn World War II, the fabled Enigma Cipher had been broken, and new unbreakable codes were needed for secure communications. While the role of the Navajo Code Talkers is now well known, the Sioux Code Talkers have not been widely recognized for their essential contributions. Told by the great-niece of John Bear King, who served in the First Cavalry in the Pacific Theatre as a Sioux Code Talker, this history for middle readers follows seven Sioux men who volunteered to fight alongside those who had once been their enemies. These brave warriors joined the battle fighting both the Axis powers and prejudice in their own communities and were triumphant.

ANDREA M. PAGE • Rochester, NYAndrea M. Page is a sixth-grade English language arts teacher and a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Her interest in her great-uncle’s story began in 1994 when a family member found a newspaper article about John Bear King, revealing his previously unknown World War II service. For twenty years, Page

has gathered information on his story through interviews and research. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

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Hard Roll: A Paramedic’s Perspective of Life and Death in New OrleansBy Jon McCarthy

“A tragically hilarious glimpse into the challenged, yet powerful, mind of a seasoned paramedic and the brotherhood called EMS.” —Dan Flynn, NRP, RN-BSN, BSKnown as one of America’s most dangerous cities, New Orleans plays host to incidents ranging from the tragic and disturbing to the completely bizarre—and during his career as an emergency medic, Jon McCarthy saw it all. He chronicles some of the most formative calls of his career in this autobiography that reads like crime fiction. McCarthy demonstrates with detail and clarity that the difficult choice is often the right choice. While not for the faint of heart, each entry in this collection provides poignant insight into the bonds between medics and the people and city they serve.

JON MCCARTHY • New Orleans, LABorn the son of a police officer in Tallahassee, Florida, Jon McCarthy began his public service as an active-duty member of the United States Coast Guard. After leaving the military, he entered the world of emergency medical services and has worked for 20 years as a paramedic. He is one of the architects of the New Orleans

EMS Field Training Officer program and oversaw the program for five years. McCarthy spends his off days trying to write his way into the next chapter of his life.

An Oral History of the New Orleans Ninth WardBy Caroline Gerdes

“A thought-provoking ride through the rich history of this neighborhood.”

—Caroline Heldman, PhD, cofounder of the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum

Steeped in musical influence, racial dynamics, and culinary significance, the Ninth Ward has distinguished itself as one of New Orleans’ most influential communities. Extensively researched and carefully recorded, this new oral record features unique interviews with generations of residents. Each source honestly evaluates discrimination, neighbors, poverty, and faith, delivering heartfelt and often harrowing insight into what it means to be from the Ninth Ward. Each chapter chronicles one of the metaphorical and actual storms the area has weathered and is seamlessly woven into a comprehensive record by people who know the Ninth Ward best.

CAROLINE GERDES • Seattle, WA A specialist in Ninth Ward history and a New Orleans native, journalist Caroline Gerdes frequently publishes in the Huffington Post and other national platforms. The Baton Rouge Advocate and the New Orleans Times-Picayune have interviewed her as a regional oral historian, and she is also a Women’s Media Center SheSource

expert. Gerdes received a grant from the National Geographic Society to preserve the history of the Ninth Ward through an oral history project, which she has now adapted into this book.

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Drawn to the Dark: Explorations in Scare Tourism Around the WorldBy Chris Kullstroem

“Not just a hugely entertaining travel memoir or a delightfully dire catalogue of horrors; it’s first and foremost an insightful, personal exploration of humankind’s global fascination with the monstrous.”

—Lisa Morton, author of Trick or Treat: A History of HalloweenInspired by a fascination with fear culture, writer Chris Kullstroem left her job and home to experience firsthand some of the world’s most legendary scare shows. Under the guidance of locals, she saw it all: attractions like the Day of the Dead, the haunts of New Zealand, and even the mythical Krampus brought to life in the streets of Austria. Each eerie enactment evokes a sense of wonder, demonstrating powerful emotions that transcend language and culture to reveal a connection we all share.

CHRIS KULLSTROEM • Tampa, FLChris Kullstroem is a lifelong Halloween, horror, and dark tourism enthusiast. She holds seminars on how scare venues blend history, theater, and social interaction, and she enjoys exploring what these shows can teach us about our society and the people around us. Kullstroem worked as a traveling correspondent on the radio

show Paranormal Talk and received her master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Illinois at Springfield. She is also a Couchsurfing enthusiast.

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“There’s something joyous about unleashing the creatures that haunt the dark. Visit candlelit cemeteries in Oaxaca, duck the whips of Krampus in Salzburg, hunt zombies in Britain, and dance with witches atop Brocken Mountain on Walpurgis Night. Drawn to the Dark is a deliciously creepy companion for the free-spirited armchair traveler.”

—Lesley Bannatyne, author of Halloween Nation: Behind

the Scenes of America’s Fright Night, Halloween expert and

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Dinner Déjà Vu: Southern Tonight, French TomorrowBy Jennifer Hill Booker

“A delight to read, cook from, and gaze at . . . It will find a happy place in your kitchen.”—Nathalie Dupree, James Beard award-winning author of

Nathalie Dupree’s Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking

“Illustrated directions for special techniques highlight Chef Booker at her most thoughtful and underscore the book’s approachable tone.”

—Donna Battle Pierce, journalist and author of Black America Cooks™ and Skillet Diaries™Chef Jennifer Hill Booker learned to cook Southern-style food and then studied French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Paris. She noticed that rustic French and Southern dishes use many of the same ingredients. Focusing on their similarities, she provides combined grocery lists and time-saving tips to create two distinct meals in this unique cookbook.

JENNIFER HILL BOOKER • Lilburn, GAChef Jennifer Hill Booker grew up in Florida, attended college in Oklahoma, and then studied in Europe. She excels as a reality-TV personality, culinary educator, and business owner. She is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts–Paris, a Georgia Grown Executive Chef, a culinary explorer for the Georgia

Department of Tourism, and a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International. As a single mother of two she knows what it takes to create enticing meals with limited time and ingredients.

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“Chef Jennifer—like Thomas Jefferson’s African American chef, James Hemings—has traveled abroad to study classic culinary techniques and returned home to joyfully apply these new skills to the recipes of her native Southern roots.”

—Chef Joe Randall, 2017 inductee in the African American Chefs Hall of Fame

“The concept of Jennifer Hill Booker’s new cookbook—shop once to make two delicious meals, one Southern and one French—is not only fun and original but yields an infinitely cookable exploration of the resonances between the Southern cooking Booker grew up with and the French country cooking she came to love. Wherever you happen to cook, Dinner Déjà Vu will inspire bons voyages in your kitchen.”

—Matt Lee and Ted Lee, authors of The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen

Praise for Chef Jennifer’s Field Peas to Foie Gras

“One of the best Southern cookbooks I’ve seen!”—Charlotte Lyons, former Food Editor, Ebony Magazine

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February 2017 - $25.95 pbISBN: 9781455622719E-book ISBN: 9781455622726192 pp. 8 x 10 81 color photos IndexCOOKING / Regional & Ethnic / Cajun & CreoleHEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / NutritionCOOKING / Health & Healing / General

Skinny Louisiana . . . in the KitchenBy Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN • Foreword by Marlyn Monette

Enjoy big Cajun flavors without the guilt!

Forget the myth that because it tastes great, it can’t be good for you. Culinary dietician Shelley Marie Redmond has done all the work and research to marry the authentic and delicious flavors of Louisiana cooking with principles of healthy eating. A list of pantry essentials forms the cornerstone of her plan and offers substitutes for ingredients high in carbohydrates (like Greek yogurt instead of butter). A shopping guide helps you to plan a successful and efficient trip to the grocery store. Recipes for such flavorful dishes as Mardi Gras Mambo Cajun Rice Dressing and Skinny Louisiana Cajun Chicken Pasta let you celebrate the best of Louisiana’s eats without the worry of compromising your health!

SHELLY MARIE REDMOND, MS, RD, LDN • Shreveport, LAShelly Marie Redmond is a culinary dietitian, media personality, and founder of the Skinny Louisiana brand. She is a partner in Eberhart Physical Therapy, where she works with clients on food-related issues.

MARLYN MONETTE • Shreveport, LAVeteran food columnist and cookbook author Marlyn Monette writes for The Times in Shreveport and is a frequent guest on television cooking programs. She liberally laces her recipes with amusing family stories.

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High-Growth Levers: How the Turnaround Mindset Propels Your CompanyBy Mark Faust and Rob Vickery Forewords by Marshall Goldsmith and Frank Wagner

“These guiding principles are what grow great and enduring companies!”

—Dave Mawhinney, executive director, Carnegie Mellon Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship

“A practical and inspiring resource loaded with new and highly effective tools for developing a culture of innovation, purpose, and success. You’ll be amazed at the results!”

—Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Triggers

Corporate strategists Mark Faust and Rob Vickery provide their proven turnaround tactics to grow any business. Their game-changing methods have enabled countless companies to obtain long-term systematic growth. Dr. Marshall Goldsmith and Dr. Frank Wagner provide forewords.

MARK FAUST • Cincinnati, OHMark Faust, known as “The Doctor of Strategy,” is one of the nation’s top turnaround and growth gurus. Since founding Echelon Management, he has consulted with hundreds of clients on fostering and accelerating growth.

ROB VICKERY • San Diego, CARob Vickery focuses on marketing, business development, product development, and operations. He is an experienced strategist in the development and market penetration of technology-based products and services.

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“This book is filled with a ton of what to do in a very, very leveraged way.”

—Dr. Frank Wagner, cofounder of Stakeholder Centered Coaching

“The turnaround mindset is the key to sustainable growth for any company.”

—Ralph O’Dell, turnaround CEO

“One of the most pragmatic books on strategy, innovation, and culture I’ve read.”

—Dr. Jeffrey C. Bauer, dean and professor of management,University of Cincinnati–

Clermont College

“High-Growth Levers is your roadmap to your growth goals!”

—Sandy Costa, chairman, Metabolon Inc.; past president

and COO of Quintiles

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Eyewitness Images from the American RevolutionBy Arthur S. Lefkowitz

See the revolution through the eyes of contemporary artists!

Most images depicting the American Revolution are historically inaccurate nineteenth- and twentieth-century recreations. Historian Arthur S. Lefkowitz is working to change this. Lefkowitz gathered images from artists who were on-site for these pivotal moments in our nation’s history. His research in museums and private collections in the United States, Canada, and Europe spanned years and brought together both professional and amateur artist renditions, including those from British soldiers. With over 60 examples of “eyewitness” artwork, Lefkowitz draws readers into our nation’s fight for independence, appealing to those interested in American history and art history alike.

ARTHUR S. LEFKOWITZ • Piscataway, NJMilitary historian and author Arthur S. Lefkowitz has dedicated his research to the most important event in United States history: the Revolutionary War. His expertise in the field has given him the opportunity to lecture for various organizations, including the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the

Washington Association of New Jersey, for whom he was a keynote speaker. Lefkowitz’s scholarly expertise has even been showcased in several appearances on New Jersey Public Television.

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Horses in Gray: Famous Confederate Warhorses By J. D. R. Hawkins

Discover the horses of the Civil War!

Never before has there been such a comprehensive look at Confederate military horses in the Civil War and their lives before, during, and after battle. Why particular breeds or colors were chosen for specific tasks, what the life expectancy of military horses was and why they died, and the distinct challenges of caring for horses in wartime conditions are all covered. Chapters focus on how they were acquired by their owners, their lineages, the stories behind their names, and the ways in which they were immortalized. Robert E. Lee’s Traveller, Stonewall Jackson’s Little Sorrel, Forrest’s thirty horses, Ashby’s Tom Telegraph, and many more are included in this must-read history.

J. D. R. HAWKINS • Sioux Falls, SDOne of very few female Civil War authors, J. D. R. Hawkins describes the war from a Confederate perspective in her award–winning fiction series The Renegades based on factual journals from the period and her extensive research. She is a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the International Women’s

Writing Guild, the Mississippi Writers Guild, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, and Pikes Peak Writers. Her work has been published in numerous newspapers, magazines, e-zines, and blogs.

The Camel Regiment: A History of the Bloody Forty-Third Mississippi Volunteer Infantry, CSA, 1862-65By W. Scott Bell

A tale of a desert dweller on the battlefields of the South!

The 43rd Mississippi Infantry of the Confederate States of America is the only regiment to have used a camel militarily east of the Mississippi. Referred to as the Camel Regiment, it was organized in 1862 and surrendered in 1865. Using a variety of resources, the author provides a roster of the regiment along with detailed information on the formation, battles, and controversies surrounding the men. From the acquisition of the African dromedary Old Douglas to carry baggage and musical instruments through his death at Vicksburg and the fate of his fellow soldiers, Bell provides an entertaining historical narrative of this little-known chapter in American history.

W. SCOTT BELL • Jacksonville, TXW. Scott Bell retired from the US Postal Service and has spent decades researching the history of the War Between the States. He is a life member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) and the Blue Bonnet Society of the SCV. The United Daughters of the Confederacy awarded him the Jefferson Davis Medal for

his work presenting history in the classroom and his efforts to preserve Confederate monuments. His great-great-grandfather, Cpl. John K. Bell, was a member of the 43rd Mississippi Infantry.

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The Strange Case of Dr. Etienne Deschamps: Murder in the New Orleans French QuarterBy Christopher G. Peña

In the era of Storyville and Bellocq, one man heard the spirits calling.

Dr. Etienne Deschamps believed that he was gifted with hypnotic powers and planned to use them to search for the lost treasure of pirate Jean Lafitte. He just needed a young virgin. Juliette Dietsh, poor, immigrant, and 12 years old, never stood a chance. He father offered the girl to the dentist for his studies, and in 1889 her unclothed body was found dead in bed next to a distraught, and equally nude, Deschamps. In one of the first cases utilizing an insanity plea, Deschamps’ actions made the court confront the question of his culpability. Could his insanity pardon his crime? This incisive examination of the murder, trials, and conclusions invites readers to examine this famous case.

CHRISTOPHER G. PEÑA • Knoxville, TNChristopher G. Peña is a leading historian of Southeast Louisiana Civil War history. He has written essays and articles on the history of the Pelican State and has published books exploring sites, events, and figures. The native New Orleanian was a nurse at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and Methodist Hospital in

Houston, Texas, and a professor of nursing at Nicholls State University. Peña earned degrees in both theatre and history from Nicholls State University and marries his interests in theatre, medicine, and history in his writings.

Blues from the Bayou: The Rhythms of Baton RougeBy Julian C. Piper

Experience a cool splash of music history from the Bayou State!

This intensely personal and entertaining account is a snapshot of blues from an outsider welcomed into the inner circles of Southern Blues icons. Englishman Julian C. Piper spent a year abroad at Louisiana State University and played blues primarily at the Blues Box in Baton Rouge. There he met many of the musicians with whom he conducted interviews between 1987 and 1988. Those interviews form the basis of this book. Through his close friendship with Blues Box owner Tabby Thomas and his son Chris, Piper talked with blues luminaries including Silas Hogan, Robert Pete Williams, Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter, Lonesome Sundown, Chris Thomas King, Lightning Slim, Arthur “Guitar” Kelly, Slim Harpo, Bruce “Neckbone” Lamb, and many more.

JULIAN C. PIPER • Exeter, EnglandWriter and blues guitarist Julian C. Piper is a regular contributor to Guitarist and Acoustic magazines. Since hearing Muddy Waters as a teenager, he has been passionate about blues music. While pursuing a degree in American and Commonwealth arts at the University of Exeter, he was encouraged to journey to

Louisiana. Piper broadcast a series on BBC national radio called Blues on the Bayou based on his experience. He returns frequently to the States to perform and has played at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

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The French Quarter Drinking CompanionBy Allison Alsup, Elizabeth Pearce, and Richard Read

Perfectly sized for pocket, purse, or backpack and updated for 2017!

Hot spots and cool cocktails fill the pages of this essential guide to the best drinking neighborhood in America: the French Quarter of New Orleans. The Tipplers have updated their guide to cover what you’re wearing, hearing, spending, and drinking right now! To-go cup in hand, follow the Tipplers to iconic bars, such as Pat O’Brien’s, Napoleon House, and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, as well as to the latest hipster hangouts, Bourbon Street music clubs, LGBT taprooms, highbrow bars, and neighborhood watering holes. Each pub is profiled with in-the-moment anecdotes that move beyond ordinary handbooks to capture the flavor of each establishment and its colorful patrons.

ALLISON ALSUP • New Orleans, LAAllison Alsup is a dedicated Francophile whose favorite drink is champagne, making her the perfect New Orleans resident!

ELIZABETH PEARCE • New Orleans, LAElizabeth Pearce describes herself as a “self-employed cocktail historian” and offers cocktail tours of her favorite city.

RICHARD READ • New Orleans, LARichard Read enjoys joining his friends and fellow New Orleanians as they explore the drinking holes of their beloved French Quarter.

Favorite New Orleans RecipesBy Suzanne Ormond, Mary E. Irvine, and Denyse Cantin

A New Orleans favorite is now in paperback! The first cookbook ever to have been issued simultaneously in English, French, and Spanish is your entrée into the culinary mélange that is New Orleans. The authors have drawn extensively from their own connections to these cultures, in some cases unlocking nineteenth-century cooking secrets discovered in old, handwritten notes. They present what they consider to be the 119 best recipes created in the city. From drinks like the Sazerac and Café au Lait to entrées such as Red Beans and Rice and Crawfish Étouffée to desserts including Cherries Jubilee, Bananas Foster, and Pain Perdu, every recipe is world class. All recipes include metric measures.

SUZANNE ORMOND New Orleans native Suzanne Ormond was a staunch supporter of the New Orleans Public Library and a collector of Newcomb pottery.

MARY E. IRVINE Mary E. Irvine was a graduate of Newcomb College and the head of the Spanish department at Ursuline Academy.

DENYSE CANTIN Denyse Cantin, a French-speaking native of Quebec City, was the wife of the former Consul-General of Canada in New Orleans.

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Anansi’s Narrow Waist: A Tale from GhanaBy H. J. Arrington • Illustrated by Nicole Allin

The greedy spider gets what’s coming!

Long ago, all spiders were as round as the sun—and Anansi was the roundest of all. Anansi was very clever, but he was also very lazy, and he loved to eat. One day, hungry Anansi travels from village to village to eat with them. Each village asks Anansi to help make the food, but he would rather be lazy. Anansi leaves one end of a silken string from his web with each village, ties the other end around his waist, and asks the villagers to tug the string when the food is ready. He goes to another village, and another, and another . . . What will happen when all the food is done? This lively retelling of the Ghanaian folktale will delight all readers from ages 1 to 110.

H. J. ARRINGTON • Cuthbert, GAA professional storyteller for more than 30 years, H. J. Arrington is best known for her spin on African folktales. She has worked as a teacher, professor, reading resource specialist, and educational consultant.

NICOLE ALLIN • Alexandria, VAIllustrator Nicole Allin earned her degree in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and attended the Savannah College of Art and Design. She has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator.

Tad Lucas: Trick-Riding Rodeo CowgirlBy Laura B. Edge • Illustrated by Stephanie Ford

“A different take on women’s prowess and accomplishments that equine lovers will find appealing.” —KirkusTexan Tad Lucas traveled the world dazzling rodeo crowds with her daring trick riding, bronc riding, and steer riding. She competed for more than 40 years and is the only woman honored by the National Rodeo Hall of Fame, the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. In her will, she established the Tad Lucas Memorial Award to honor women who excel in any field related to Western heritage. Illustrations from cowgirl and Western artist Stephanie Ford accompany the text while sidebars provide rodeo facts.

LAURA B. EDGE • Kingwood, TXLaura B. Edge earned a BA in education from the University of Texas at Austin. After retiring from teaching, Edge jumped full-time into writing and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

STEPHANIE FORD • Purdon, TXStephanie Ford loves drawing horses and has done some trick riding! She is a member of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists and Women Artists of the West. Ford lives on a ranch in Texas.

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The Little Purple Mardi Gras BeadBy Julie P. Rowley • Illustrated by John R. Paquette

Throw me out there, mister!

When Carnival rolls around in New Orleans, everyone gets into the celebration—including the beads! On Fat Tuesday, a plain string of little purple beads hangs from a hook on a parade float. His fervent wish is to be caught by someone special. The bigger and fancier beads tell him that won’t happen! When the bead spots a little princess in the crowd, he knows she is the person for him. Will she try to catch him? The heartwarming tale offers opportunities for a discussion of bullying, self-worth, and inclusion with young readers. The delightful story and illustrations from this daughter/father team will charm the entire family and become a parade route favorite!

JULIE P. ROWLEY • Chalmette, LARaised in New Orleans, Julie P. Rowley holds a master’s of education in early childhood curriculum and instruction from the University of New Orleans. Her stories were inspired by her daughter’s imagination.

JOHN R. PAQUETTE • Mandeville, LA A long-time New Orleans resident and graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, John R. Paquette is a retired editor. He is also a professional vocalist and a talented portrait artist and illustrator.

Chicory and Roux: The Creole Mouse and the Cajun MouseBy Todd-Michael St. Pierre • Illustrated by Lee Brandt Randall

A classic tale meets Southern spice!

Sophisticated city mouse Chicory never imagined she would venture beyond her elegant Creole home in New Orleans—until she falls asleep in a picnic basket and wakes up in the Cajun swamps! There she meets Roux, a simple country mouse, and together they experience the bucolic bayou life. Chicory persuades Roux to see what the city has to offer, and they journey to New Orleans for a taste of Creole culture. Idyllic picnics and lavish white-linen luncheons offer both delights and frights in this Southern retelling of Aesop’s classic fable. Whimsical illustrations and two original songs make this a story you won’t forget!

TODD-MICHAEL ST. PIERRE • Baton Rouge, LATodd-Michael St. Pierre is the author of several New Orleans cookbooks and children’s books. He was a judge for The Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest and is a dedicated gardener and cat lover.

LEE BRANDT RANDALL • Baton Rouge, LALee Brandt Randall has a degree in printmaking from Louisiana State University. She works in graphic design, film animation, and book illustration and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

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The Littlest StreetcarWritten and illustrated by Vernon Smith

Celebrate your differences and be the best “you” possible!

Charlie is a maintenance streetcar. He is small and clunky and definitely not as shiny as the other cars. He spends his days laying sand on the rail lines or repairing the more popular streetcars. He doesn’t feel valued or liked by the other streetcars, and his hard work is often overlooked. It takes a series of emergencies for the other cars to learn that sometimes the person you never notice is exactly the person you need! Author and illustrator Vernon Smith takes his love of iconic New Orleans streetcars to another level in this picture book for everyone who has ever felt left out or ignored. Charlie might be different from the other streetcars, but being different is what makes him special.

VERNON SMITH • Metairie, LAVernon Smith has been creating art since he was able to hold a pencil. He provides graphics for a wide variety of businesses through his studio, MacFearsome Comic Squares. A graduate of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Smith earned a BFA from the University of New Orleans. He has worked on several comic-book

series, including his own The Adventures of Dexter Breakfast and the successfully crowd-funded Hide. When not creating, Smith focuses on his most important role—being a father.

Mumbo Jumbo, Stay Out of the GumboBy Johnette Downing • Illustrated by Jennifer Lindsley

“In Lindsley’s vigorously brushed rural scenes, the comically gesticulating red rooster often occupies the foreground as, behind, a multiracial procession of revelers in colorful festival costume goes from farm to farm begging for a handout.” —KirkusWith her trademark lyricism, Louisiana musician and author Johnette Downing draws readers through an Acadian landscape. This brand-new tale introduces a cagey rooster who vows not to be in the communal gumbo pot this Courir de Mardi Gras. Downing provides a glossary of traditional French-Cajun words used in the story and a delicious recipe for gumbo z’herbes created by her Grammy Award-winning husband, Scott Billington.

JOHNETTE DOWNING • New Orleans, LAAward-winning musician and author Johnette Downing has performed on five continents. Her book Petit Pierre and the Floating Marsh represented the State of Louisiana in the Pavilion of States at the 2016 National Book Festival.

JENNIFER LINDSLEY • New Orleans, LAA relative of Dennis (Denus) McGee, the Cajun musician whose grave is a traditional stop on the Courir de Mardi Gras, Jennifer Lindsley works with all ages, introducing them to the pleasures of creativity.

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The Complete Book of Presidential TriviaBy J. Stephen Lang

“When it comes to history, few authors are more adept at mixing historical facts with fun than J. Stephen Lang.” —David S. Duchek, Salem (Ohio) NewsThis entertaining collection of questions and answers about America’s leaders provides hours of brain-teasing fun! Every conceivable subject including famous firsts, hidden vices, family relationships, bad habits, strange pets, and last words is covered. Quick quizzes reveal the only president to earn a Pulitzer Prize, who submitted the first trillion-dollar budget to Congress, who kept alligators in the White House, who was the first to pay federal income tax on his presidential salary, and who was the first president—and, in fact, the first American—to have a Medicare card. This third edition includes information on both Barack Obama and Donald Trump.

J. STEPHEN LANG • Seminole, FLJ. Stephen Lang earned a master’s degree in print communications from Wheaton College. He is a former book editor and the best-selling author of numerous trivia quiz books. His Bible I.Q. column ran for several years in Today’s Christian magazine. He enjoys finding interesting trivia facts from history and the bible to

present in an interactive quiz format. His favorite game is, of course, Trivial Pursuit.

A Dog Steals HomeBy Kathleen Schrenk

“Pitched right to the heart, A Dog Steals Home is a winner that touches all of the bases. Read it and cheer!”

—M. H. Herlong, author of the award-winning Buddy and The Great Wide Sea

“Zach is a charming boy who will win hearts. A base hit!” —KirkusBetween preparing for the arrival of his new baby brother, taking care of the family’s aging dog, starting sixth grade, and keeping up with the baseball team, Zach is struggling. The only thing he really wants is to adopt a new puppy, but his parents keep insisting that the timing just isn’t right. When Zach decides to do his school research project on the community animal shelter he is certain that he will get the dog he wants and prove he’s the team’s best choice for first pitcher—that is, until his new friend disappears and Zach holds the only clue to her rescue!

KATHLEEN SHRENK • New Orleans, LANew Orleans native Kathleen Schrenk has been pursuing her passion for volunteering since 2001. She received her bachelor’s degree in speech and language pathology from Louisiana State University and went on to work as a speech therapist and classroom teacher. After Hurricane Katrina, Schrenk worked actively

with volunteer groups in City Park to replant marsh grass and restore sand dunes. A founding member of NOLA City Bark dog park, Schrenk also serves as a Louisiana SPCA board member.

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Recent Release100 Jewish Things to Do Before You DieBy Barbara Sheklin Davis

Better than a bucket list—a guide to growing your faith!

The demands of modern society often create distance between Jews and their cultural heritage. Author Barbara Sheklin Davis, a New York City native and longtime Jewish educator, offers ways to embrace and uphold Jewish influences in everyday life. Suggestions range from simple activities like indulging in a Woody Allen movie marathon and noshing on pastrami on rye to more involved activities including hosting a Shabbat dinner or exploring tikkun olam to bring about social justice and repair the world. Feeling more Jew-ish than Jewish these days? Let this list of 100 tips reconnect you! Start now with #12 and call your mother—after all, she worries!

BARBARA SHEKLIN DAVIS • Syracuse, NYA Jewish educator for well over 50 years, Barbara Sheklin Davis has devoted her life to teaching and upholding Jewish traditions in the United States. She earned her PhD in Spanish literature from Columbia University and serves as executive editor of HaYidion, a journal of Jewish education. An accomplished author,

noted scholar, and community leader, Davis received the 2015 Hannah G. Solomon Award from the National Council of Jewish Women. She is a true Jewish mother to three children and the grandmother of nine.

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