{"id":1410918,"date":"2024-12-12T15:11:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T15:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/?post_type=app_event&#038;p=1410918"},"modified":"2025-03-18T16:54:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T16:54:06","slug":"a-look-back-at-the-third-annual-my-french-book-fest","status":"publish","type":"app_event","link":"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/events\/a-look-back-at-the-third-annual-my-french-book-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look Back at the Third Annual My French Book Fest\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Drawing in an impressive 3,500 attendees, this edition of My French Book Fest marked a significant milestone as the largest French-language children\u2019s literature festival in the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was a true testament to the enduring cultural ties between Louisiana and the French language, highlighting both the region\u2019s rich history and its ongoing commitment to promoting French literacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Louisana is home to 45 French immersion schools, where over 5,500 students from around the world are educated in French, further strengthening the bond between Louisiana and the francophone world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized by the Consulate General of France in New Orleans, Villa Albertine, and the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise of New Orleans, the festival aims to create connections between young readers and French-language authors, while promoting literacy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this year&#8217;s edition of the festival, 13 authors from diverse French-speaking regions, including Quebec, Acadia, France, Louisiana, and Guadeloupe, were invited. Among them were Victor Dixen, Elisa G\u00e9hin, Andr\u00e9e Poulin, and Kirby Jambon, to name a few.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They conducted workshops in schools, providing young audiences with a unique opportunity to explore the rich diversity of the Francophonie and engage with its literary heritage. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about the festival\u2019s highlights below.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Le quart d\u2019heure de lecture \u2013 November 4<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411003\" style=\"width:673px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image.png 664w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gearing up for the launch of the festival, Villa Albertine encouraged immersion schools across the state to take a 15-minute break to enjoy a French literary treasure, with the opportunity to win a special giveaway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Day of Family Fun \u2013 November 9<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-id=\"1411113\" src=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nola1-2-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nola1-2-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nola1-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nola1-2-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nola1-2.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-id=\"1411116\" src=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NOLA2-1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NOLA2-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NOLA2-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NOLA2-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NOLA2-1.jpg 1226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day at the New Orleans Public Library began with a variety of engaging activities for both children and parents. Highlights included an interactive musical presentation of <em>Scott\u2019s Note<\/em> by French musician and storyteller \u00c9tienne Sibille as well as workshops on crafting musical instruments from recycled materials. French-Cameroonian author and designer Vickie Fr\u00e9mont also led a creative session on African tales and mask-making, offering a unique blend of cultural and artistic experiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise of New Orleans, a day of vibrant events featured three international guests. Villa Albertine resident and author Julia Bourdet shared her eco-friendly journey across the U.S., while leading live drawing workshops for students. Acadian authors Dany and Daniel Bouffard hosted creative comic book design workshops, introducing kids to their interactive series <em>Capitaine Acadie<\/em>. French author and illustrator Anne-Lise Boutin, recipient of the 2024 Prix Albertine Jeunesse, signed her acclaimed book <em>Les fr\u00e8res Zzli<\/em>. The day also included a \u201cMarch\u00e9 Fran\u00e7ais\u201d with fresh produce, cr\u00eapes, and coffee, as well as a range of activities like the Petits Penseurs philosophy workshop and a theater competition open to all immersion schools in New Orleans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Festival Across Louisiana \u2013 November 11-16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time this year, the festival extended beyond New Orleans and reached students from nine cities across the state. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Lafayette, the Center for Louisiana Studies organized school outings for students. They had the chance to meet authors, participate in workshops, explore a comic book exhibition, and attend a book fair. A public event also took place, bringing together comic book authors, University of Lafayette students, and comic book enthusiasts. Additionally, the Acadiana Center for the Arts hosted a French musical performance by Etienne Sibille for 300 elementary school students from Lafayette.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival culminated with a three-day series of events at the historic West Baton Rouge Museum. 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