Hannah Bear and LuLu's Festival to Remember by Julie Hooks
Two sweet bears set out on a mission to find a certain smell and wind up right in the middle of a super fun festival! Readers will love following Hannah Bear and LuLu on this epic journey as they explore the lights, rides, and delicious food! The cubs sample everything from spicy cracklins, pecans, and pralines to other Louisiana treats. It’s a wonderful adventure following Hannah Bear and LuLu to the perfect spot with the most delicious smell of all.
Once Upon a Zoo by Maggie Bunn and Rosalind Bunn
This is a story about a Princess who had it all, except for one thing…a real pet! Determined to make Princess’s dream come true, Queen summons her subjects from far and wide to help find Princess a pet. Soon, amazing animals start arriving from all over. How will she choose just one?
Hope for Moms: It’s Tough Out There, But So Are You by Anna McArthur
Hope for Moms offers an authentic guide for mothers navigating both the joys and heartbreak of being a mom. The author shares her own personal journey through parenting difficulties such as learning disabilities, identities, and adoption. This book offers a support system to moms in their journey of resilience and self-care and a great reminder to all moms that they are doing their best and that they aren’t alone.
Cook Like You Mean It! by Colleen McDaniel
Local author, Colleen McDaniel recently released this amazing cookbook based on her own family’s favorite recipes. From banana bread, to gumbo, to rice and gravy, Colleen has provided 110 easy to cook recipes that are simply delicious. Colleen h
Alycat and the Copycat by Alysson Foti Bourque
Alycat is excited that it’s Science Fair Day, but why is her classmate copying almost everything about her, from the shirt she’s wearing to the project she’s doing? Soon Alycat learns, through patience and kindness, that two similar things can be better when they work together. This latest addition to The Alycat Series includes STEM themes plus instructions for making your own glitter volcano!
Clarice Bean, Smile by Lauren Child
Clarice Bean, Smile is a quirky, hysterical read for middle grade readers that teaches readers to honor their unique gifts and using our gifts to make the world better. Throughout the story, Clarice conquers daily worries and conquers the stresses that we all go through with a great lesson on collaboration and understanding.
Someone in Louisiana Loves You by Angelle Domingue Terrell
After her chicks drift off to sleep, Mother Pelican takes flight. From Shreveport to New Orleans, she visits many of the places that make Louisiana special. All the while, she thinks about her babies sleeping peacefully in their nest. Mother Pelican knows that we carry the ones we love in our hearts, no matter where we go.
Snow by Meera Trehan
Snow is a smart modern-day fairy tale with a complex princess in an enchanting world. When the kingdom’s tragic history unfolds, readers will be captivated with mystery, adventure, and humor in this middle grade read.
Dear Bookstore by Emily Arrow
This is a beautifully written love letter written to a bookstore about a little girl who describes her favorite bookstore that started her reading journey. Libraries are a world that’s always there for her and that allows her imagination to soar, provides any answers she needs, and where every book fit in. There’s always someone there who is happy to see her and help find her next exciting chapter.
Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
Two feuding second-grade teachers find themselves teaming up in this new rivals-to- romance book that is perfect for Valentine’s Day. When Emily finds herself in accidentally sends an email to their school’s principal that could reveal her secret literary side hustle as a writer, she enlists her rival, Jack’s help to make sure her secret identity is concealed.
Sofia in Rome by Maria Castellucci Moore
Readers will love following Sofia on this epic journey through Rome as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the city that make her feel alive. What better place to discover new things and appreciate the smaller things than in the Eternal City? This second book in this traveling mindfulness book series unites curiosity and wonder through exploring new places. Sometimes it’s the littlest things that bring you the greatest joy.
Let it Glow by Marissa Meyer
When Aviva Davis and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior’s center, they think they must be seeing double. While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin! The girls secretly trade lives, planning to stage a dramatic reveal to their families. Readers will enjoy this charming tale of sisterhood, family and holiday cheer as two virtual strangers swap homes causing lots of havoc.
Thursday Fire: Fifty-Two Weeks of Inspiration for Disciplined Leaders by Benjamin T. Rogers
Leadership coach Ben Rogers’ Thursday Fire is a curated collection of messages of valuable wisdom from some of the world’s top leaders in sports, business, and other areas of life. It is simplified and made applicable for any leader who wants to improve. Readers and leaders will feel inspired by Rogers’ no-nonsense style and straight-to-the-point resources for building leadership and teamwork. All it takes is five minutes, once per week—preferably on Thursdays.
Petit Pierre and His Wild Adventure By Johnette Downing
Petit Pierre has made a home for himself on the coast where Louisiana meets Mississippi, and now it is time for him to learn how to plunge-dive. Brown pelicans typically pick up this behavior by watching others do it. Will a new friend help Pierre learn how to dive? Young readers will follow his progress and, along the way, find out more about Gulf of Mexico marine life.
Cajun Night Before Christmas – 50th Anniversary Edition with a Foreword by publisher, Scott Campbell.
The Cajun Night Before Christmas® has been a part of Louisiana’s holiday traditions since it was first published in 1973. Both young and old readers love this lively, rustic story and can now own the 50thAnniversary Edition. The Christmas spirt in this book reaches all corners of the country with its charming presentation of Christmas on the bayou and the break-out star of Gaston® the Green-Nosed Alligator.
The Mistletoe Mix-up: A Holiday Romance by Codi Hall
The Mistletoe Mix-up: A Holiday Romance releases Dec. 10th and is the 3rd book in the Mistletoes Series. This is the perfect book to cozy up and read after you decorate your tree and put the little ones to bed. It is holiday rom-com about two adult characters who reunite decades after their teenage fling ended. Readers won’t put this book down as they see if a little holiday cheer reignites a romance that was never really gone.
Socks: A Kid's Christmas Lament By JD McPherson
Musician, now author, JD McPherson released this comical book, Socks, as a hilarious tribute to a stereotypically bad gift—socks! Readers can scan the QR code included to listen to the “Socks” song.
Dasher Gift Set by Matt Tavares
Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a special wish in her heart and whose life is forever changed when she meets a man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh. This gift set is perfect to celebrate the Christmas season. It includes Dasher and Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas, along with four keepsakes. Readers will be rooting for Dasher, and parents will love the themes of giving, kindness, and holiday magic.
Light By Aaron Becker
Winter Light is the perfect book for the winter season. The author/illustrator captures the colors of the season as the jewellike cut-outs capture the light of winter skies, the glow of candles and wreaths, and will have the reader eagerly looking forward to every page turn. Parents can use this book to explain to young ones how the days grow shorter.