Sunday, June 29, 2008

My Aunt Came Back from Louisiane - Book Signing Scheduled

Good news! Pelican Publishing Company has scheduled some book signings for my new book My Aunt Came Back from Louisiane as follows:

Book Signing
Friday, September 26, 2008
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Veterans Blvd
Metairie, LA

Book Signing Party
Saturday, September 27, 2008
11:00-12:30
Maple Street Children's Book Shop
7529 Maple Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
504 861-2105



Be among the first to get my new book hot off the press and personalized with an autograph.

Monday, June 23, 2008

July 2008 Tour Schedule

July 1 at 10:00 & 3:00, Ouachita Parish Library, West Monroe & Main Branch-Monroe, LA
July 2 at 10:00 & 3:00, Ouachita Parish Library, Carver Branch & Anna Meyer Branch, LA
July 3 at 10:00 & 3:00, Ouachita Parish Library, Sterlington Branch & Louise Williams Branch, LA
July 7 at 1:30, Ripples Camp, New Orleans, LA
July 8 at 10:00 & 2:00, St Mary Parish Library, Franklin & Bayou Vista, LA
July 9 at 10:00 & 2:00, Bourg & Montegut Libraries, Bourg & Montegut, LA
July 10 at 2:00, Chauvin Library, Chauvin, LA
July 14 at 9:30, Castletree Camp, New Orleans, LA
July 15 at 10:00 & 1:00, West Baton Rouge Library, Port Allen & Brusly, LA
July 16 at 10:00, Kids R Kids, Spring, TX
July 17 at 2:00, Spring Memorial Library, Houston, TX
July 17 at 7:00, Meador Branch Library, Seabrook, TX
July 18 at 10:00, Kids R Kids, Tomball, TX
July 26 at 11:00, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, CA
July 27, Yahoo Company Picnic, CA
July 29 at 10:15, Mountain View Library, Mountain View, CA
July 30 at 10:00, Linden Tree Children's Book Shop, Los Altos, CA
July 31 at 12:00, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, San Jose, CA

The Children's Book Council - Hot Off the Press

My soon-to-be-released book is already making news. This review just came out in the June 17, 2008 issue of CBC Magazine, Hot Off the Press: A Sneak Peek at Publishers' Newest and Hottest Titles from the Children's Book Council.

My Aunt Came Back From Louisiane by Johnette Downing

Based on a traditional song adapted by this nationally acclaimed Louisiana singer/songwriter, this rhyming picture book tells of various Louisiana fare such as red beans, gumbo, baguettes, and alligator stew. References to these Louisiana favorites will offer children a tour of the Pelican State's diverse and unique traditions.

Grade level: K-2 ISBN: 9781589804432 Price: $15.95 Pelican Publishing

Check it out online at http://www.cbcbooks.org/cbcmagazine/hotp/