New Orleans
My French Book Fest Returns to New Orleans this November
Festival
Courtesy of Alliance Française of New Orleans
From November 3-16, join the Consulate General of France in Louisiana and Villa Albertine, in partnership with the Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans, for two-week celebration bringing together authors, illustrators, and students from across the Francophone world.
Taking place in New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge, the only youth literature festival held entirely in French returns from November 3 to 16! This vibrant celebration brings together authors, illustrators, and students from across the Francophone world to inspire young imaginations and share the joy of reading in French.
This year, My French Book Fest welcomes a dazzling lineup of guests from across the Francophone world. Beloved French-American author Susie Morgenstern, a true icon of children’s literature, joins celebrated French illustrator Ilya Green, whose dreamlike, colorful worlds captivate readers of all ages. From Canada, Madame Diva and Micah bring the joyful energy of French-Canadian storytelling and music, while Chantal Piché, a French-Manitoban illustrator now based in Quebec, shares her vibrant, expressive art. Familiar names Zachary Richard, Barry Ancelet, and Dana Kress round out the program, embodying Louisiana’s rich and enduring Francophone culture.
With interactive workshops, storytelling sessions, book signings, and a bilingual literature showcase, there’s something for everyone—from curious young readers to passionate educators and lifelong Francophiles.
Exploring event highlights across the three locations below and click here for more information.
A simple and joyful moment when everyone—students, teachers, families, and book lovers—stops at the same time to read in French for 15 minutes!
On Monday, November 3 at 10 AM, wherever you are — in class, at home, or at work – take a break, open a French book, and join thousands of readers across Louisiana and beyond.
In partnership with
Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans
The Alliance Française of New Orleans, is one of the leading providers of French language and culture education in the New Orleans area. Governed by a local nonprofit board, The Alliance Francaise of New Orleans is a member of the international network of Alliance Française chapters.
Alliance française de Lafayette
The Alliance Française of Lafayette enriches, develops and sustains the francophone community of Lafayette and its surrounding area by teaching French while affirming and building on its heritage through diverse cultural programming.
CODOFIL
The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) is the state’s official Agency of Francophone Affairs.
The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation (NOTCF)
The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation supports the cultural industries and cultural bearers of the City of New Orleans.
The Louisiana Consortium of Immersion Schools (LCIS)
The Louisiana Consortium of Immersion Schools (LCIS) is an organization devoted to promoting immersion language education in Louisiana.
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