The Archives of Cajun and Creole Folklore, housed in the Center for Louisiana Studies, received prominent placement in last month's blog post from the Library of Congress's "Folklife Today."
From the post:
Join authors Jim Bradshaw and Danielle Miller for a lively discussion of their book, Until You Are Dead, Dead, Dead: The Hanging of Albert Edwin Batson, on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016, beginning at 6:30pm at the Downtown Lafayette Public Library.
About the Book:
Join author Keagan LeJeune for a lively discussion of his book, Legendary Louisiana Outlaws: The Villains and Heroes of Folk Justice, on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, beginning at 6:30pm at the Downtown Lafayette Public Library.
About the Book:
From the infamous pirate Jean Laffite and the storied couple Bonnie and Clyde, to less familiar bandits like train-robber Eugene Bunch and suspected murderer Leather Britches Smith, Legendary Louisiana Outlaws explores Louisiana's most fascinating fugitives.
Join author Todd Mouton for a lively discussion of his new book "Way Down in Louisiana: Clifton Chenier, Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop Music" on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, beginning at 6:30pm at the Downtown Lafayette Public Library.
About the book: This book is about the mysteries of the soul--and the magic born when you make music from your heart. With Clifton Chenier's amazing life and career as the centerpiece, this collection of profiles, complete with 130 photographs, gathered across two decades unites some of the world's most innovative creative forces.
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.
Join the UL Press for author discussions and signings at the 2015 Louisiana Book Festival. We'll have all our new titles available, as well as deeply discounted older ones.
Join UL Press for our annual holiday book sale. Come shop for the book lover on your Christmas list and receive 20 percent off all our new and bestselling titles. Signed copies will also be available of select titles, and several UL Press authors will be in attendance, including Wendy Rodrigue, who wrote “The Other Side of the Painting” about her late husband, artist George Rodrigue. Free UL Press tote bag and pen with every purchase, and free refreshments to enjoy while you browse!
Join UL Press and authors as we kick off our fall book release season. Books will be available for purchase and several authors will be in attendance to autograph copies.
Join UL Press and authors as we kick off our fall book release season. Books will be available for purchase and several authors will be in attendance to autograph copies.
Bayou State Book Talks is a free series offered by the Center for Louisiana Studies in partnership with the Lafayette Public Library System. Book Talks are held each month on the second Tuesday from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm at the Main Library, 301 West Congress Street.
December 8
Anne Butler and Henry Cancienne
Louisiana Swamps and Marshes: Easy Access Hikes and Drives
