Published June 11, 2021 at 10:15 AM CDT Listen • 27:00
Susan Larson talks with Michael Tisserand about his discovery of two metal boxes containing Kodachrome slides shot by his father which led to his soon to be released book, “My Father When Young.”
Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week:
Here in New Orleans:
Rebecca Fichter Hale discusses and signs “Tips from a Talent Agent: Practical Advice for Actors,” Sunday, June 13, from 2-3:30 at Octavia Books.
Michael Tisserand discusses “My Father When Young: Photographs by Jerry Tisserand,” with Gwen Thompkins, Tuesday, June 15 form 6-7 at Octavia Books.
There will be a special virtual event celebrating the launch of IN THE HEIGHTS: Finding Home featuring award-winning songwriter, actor, and director Lin-Manuel Miranda, Pulitzer Prize-winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, and acclaimed writer Jeremy McCarter. Special guest moderator for this event will be America Ferrera, who join
Published June 4, 2021 at 1:06 PM CDT Listen • 27:00
Susan Larson talks with Clint Smith about his new book, “How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America.”
Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week
Here in New Orleans:
Clint Smith, begins his virtual book tour this week, which continues throughout the month. Check out clintsmithiii.com for info.
Poet Kelly Harris-DeBerry signs “Freedom Knows My Name” in a sidewalk book signing event, Saturday, June 5, from 2-3:30 p.m. at Blue Cypress Books.
Nicolas DiDomizio, author of “Burn It All Down, and Steven Salvatore, author of “Can’t Take That Away,” are the guests for virtual Happy Hour, Monday, June 7, from 5-6, sponsored by Garden District book Shop on Facebook Live.