Join us for a special storytime in celebration of Black History Month as we read Mae Among the Stars , a powerful and inspiring picture book written by Roda Ahmed. When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined floating among billions of stars, discovering the wonders of the universe. She wanted to be an astronaut. With encouragement from her mother—“If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible”—Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and d

Grab your beads and your listening ears! 🎭📚 Join us for Mardi Gras Storytime with Dr. Phaedra Early reading Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize , a joyful tale perfect for celebrating Carnival season. This joyful picture book, inspired by the author's own experience celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans as a child, explores the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holiday. Full of vibrant and festive illustrations, this story reminds readers that winning isn't eve

Join us for Louisiana Reads! Storytime featuring young author Naomi DeBerry as she reads her book My Daddy Needs a Gift . Inspired by Naomi's personal experience, this heartfelt story follows a young girl as she helps her family search for a kidney donor for her father. Through caring language, Naomi raises awareness about organ donation while showing the strength of love, hope, and community. Learn more about Naomi and My Daddy Needs a Gift at www.naomicreatesjoy.com .

Join us for a special Storytime as author Madi Hannan reads her book Scrim on the Run , a tale inspired by the real-life adventures of Scrim, a rescue dog from New Orleans who captured hearts with his incredible journey. Scrim on the Run brings to life the spirit of resilience, curiosity, and community that surrounded Scrim’s story, inviting listeners to explore themes of courage, compassion, and connection. Whether you’re sharing this in a classroom, at a community event, o

Join the Louisiana Reads! team for a joyful storytime read-aloud of Clarice and the Creole Nutcracker by Jazmyn Rene Jones and Leigha T. Porter! Follow Clarice as she dreams of a magical nutcracker who whisks her away on a whirlwind tour of Louisiana’s most vibrant celebrations—from the swamp to Breaux Bridge’s Crawfish Festival. Bursting with laughter, music, and Creole charm, this lively story invites families to dance, imagine, and explore Louisiana’s rich culture togethe

Join us for Storytime with Miranda Gremillion, reading "The Gratitude Jar " by Katrina Liu and illustrated by Bella Ansori. "The Gratitude Jar" is a heartwarming story that encourages children to notice, appreciate, and express thankfulness for the little things in life. Nothing compares to the joy of turning the pages of a book! Website: https://lycheepress.com Purchase Book: https://lycheepress.com/products/the-gratitude-jar?_pos=3&_psq=the+gra&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Join us for Storytime with Cricket of Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.) reading "Everybody Needs a Rock" by Byrd Baylor. "Everybody Needs a Rock" is a thoughtful story that invites readers to connect with nature, appreciate the world around them, and discover the beauty in simple things. T.R.E.E. (Teaching Responsible Earth Education) is a New Orleans-based nonprofit with a mission to educate children and adults about our planet, inspire them to appreciate the n

Join us for Storytime with Kathryn Jackson reading "Abdul's Story" by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and "Abdul's Story" is a wonderful book about a boy who loves stories but struggles to write them down. If you are in Louisiana and need resources to support an individual with dyslexia, check out our free Louisiana Dyslexia Resource Guide! Access the Louisiana Dyslexia Resource Guide here: https://www.mycll.org/la-dyslexia-resource-guide .

Join us as we launch our Young Author’s Storytime series! Our first featured author is Erin Johnson, a creative young writer who has a...

Join us in a special storytime edition with our CEO, Dr. John Wyble, reading  “Giraffes Can't Dance” by Giles Andreae, a childhood...

Join us for storytime with one of our community favorites, former LSU Tigers track star Sean ‘Squirrel’ Burrell, reading "I Promise" by...

Join us for Storytime with Brenda Melara reading "I Like Myself!/¡Me gusta cómo soy!" by Karen Beaumont in celebration of Latino Books...

Join us for Storytime with Brenda Melara reading "I Like Myself!" by Karen Beaumont.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a special Storytime featuring Alison Pelegrin, Louisiana’s Poet Laureate, as she reads Change Sings...

Join us for a delightful Storytime with Andrea Harrell as she reads "Down in Louisiana"  by Johnette Downing! 🌿🐊 This rhythmic and...

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure because today, we’re celebrating the magic of Mardi Gras with a special read-along of "Delphine...

We’re so excited to celebrate Black Children's Book Week with a very special storytime! Today, we’re reading "Mary Can!" by the one and...

Join us for Storytime with Kylie Atlier, the 2024 Louisiana State Teacher of the Year, reading "Aaron Slater, Illustrator" by Andrea...

Join us for Storytime with Cynthia Garza of Tulane University's Stone Center for Latin American Studies reading "Feliz New Year, Ava...

Today, we're going to dive into a vibrant and joyful celebration of the Christmas season with a storytme with Monique reading "I Got the...