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