new orleans – Shelf Analysis

fantasy, Fiction, gothic, historical fiction, horror, young adult fiction

A Conversation with Alys Arden

November 17, 2020 aleemyapl

Join us for a virtual visit with Alys Arden, author of the young adult book series The Casquette Girls. The gritty urban legends of the French Quarter come alive in this gripping supernatural saga. According to School Library Journal, The Casquette Girls is recommended for readers in grade 9 and up. If you would like to learn more about the author, please visit http://www.thecasquettegirls.com. This author visit will be held through Zoom on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11 AM. To register, call 225-673-8699. If you love these books, check out the read-alikes.

classics, dystopian, fantasy, Fiction, history, Nonfiction, young adult fiction

Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans?

July 23, 2020July 21, 2020 aleemyapl

That song, first heard in the movie New Orleans, was sung by Billie Holiday and performed by Louis Armstrong. It captures the feelings of the people who are enchanted by the unique spirit of the Crescent City. Explore the city in the books and music available at the library.