Tag Archives: New Orleans

A to Zed of the USA by a European Nomad – P, Q & R

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Joanna

Po’Boy While this is the name of a YA novel I am still hoping to publish one day, it is better st the native New Orleans sandwich. I discovered this working-class delight when I made a research trip to NOLA … Continue reading →

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A Penguin Named Patience, A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Story – PPBF

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Joanna

Title: A Penguin Named Patience, A Hurricane Katrina Rescue Story Written by: Suzanne Lewis Illustrated by: Lisa Anchin Published by: Sleeping Bear Press, 2015 Themes/Topics: Hurricane Katrina, penguins, rescuing, patience Suitable for ages: 3-7 Opening: Patience knew something was terribly wrong. It was dark and steamy … Continue reading →

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2015 Diversity Reading Challenge – The King Cake Baby

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Joanna

Just a quick reminder that I am blogging reviews from the 2015 Diversity Reading Challenge. Today’s picture book falls into category #2. I am sure to post more in this category as the year progresses. Title: The King Cake Baby Written … Continue reading →

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