Bayou State Book Talk: Zachary Richard

Zachary Richard Kicks Off 2016 Bayou State Book Talk Jan. 12

Join author, singer/songwriter, and cultural activist Zachary Richard for readings from his newest children's book, The Legend of L'il Red. Zachary will also be performing a new song written just for the book.

The Legend of L'il Red is a fable in the Aesop's tradition for children of all ages. It is a story of friendship, persistence, tolerance, and love. The two principal characters, a blind turtle and a one-clawed baby crawfish, find each other in the middle of a hurricane. The Legend of L'il Red is the story of their adventures as they set off in search of a new claw for the little crawfish, encountering a host of incredible creatures and confronting big challenges along the way.

Authors will have books available for purchase and signing. For more information please call 337.482.6027 or email clspresents@louisiana.edu.

Bayou State Book Talks is a monthly discussion series led by authors from Louisiana who have written books that are of interest to Louisianians. The free series is co-sponsored by the Center for Louisiana Studies, UL Lafayette, and the Lafayette Public Library System. Talks are held at the Main Library on the second Tuesday of the month during the school year.