As part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Special Collections Lecture Series, co-authors Mary H. Manhein and Jessica H. Schexnayder, author of "Fragile Grounds: Louisiana’s Endangered Cemeteries," will discuss their book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Conference Room 102 at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.Also on Oct. 17, New York Times bestselling and Newbery award-winning young adult (YA) book author Kwame Alexander will be read from and discuss his latest book “Swing” at 6 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room at the Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge.
About “Fragile Grounds”
The book compiles stories and photographs of endangered cemeteries throughout Louisiana’s coastal zone and beyond, and highlights the state’s diversity by showing its unique burial customs and traditions, while also identifying the urgent need for ongoing documentation of cultural elements at risk. These burial places link the fragile land to the frailty of the state’s threatened community structures.
About the Authors
Mary H. Manhein is the author of “The Bone Lady: Life as a Forensic Anthropologist;” “Trail of Bones: More Cases from the Files of a Forensic Anthropologist;” “Bone Remains: Cold Cases in Forensic Anthropology;” and the mystery novel “Floating Souls: The Canal Murders.” She is the retired director of the Forensic Anthropology and Computer Enhancement Services (FACES) Laboratory at LSU.
Jessica H. Schexnayder is a Louisiana native passionate about documenting the people, history, and culture of south Louisiana. Her writing and photography have been featured by the Louisiana State Archives, Louisiana Cultural Vistas, Country Roads, Heart of Louisiana and Inside New Orleans.
About Swing
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About Swing
Written in his signature intricate, intimate style, Alexander explores how jazz music and 1960s love letters can influence modern-day romance in this coming of age story centered on Noah, a 17-year-old high school junior who seeks to make the baseball team and win over a girl he’s loved since third grade. A book signing will follow the presentation with a special musical performance by Randy Preston.
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of 28 books, including "Swing," "Solo" and "Rebound," the follow-up to his Newbery-medal winning middle-grade novel, "The Crossover." Some of his other works include "Booked," a National Book Award Nominee; "The Playbook: 52 Rules to Help You Aim, Shoot, and Score in this Game of Life;" and the picture books "Out of Wonder," "Surf’s Up" and "The Undefeated."
The 2018 NEA Read Across America Ambassador, Alexander also is the host and producer of the literary variety/talk show, "Bookish," which airs on Facebook Watch, the co-founding director of the LEAP for Ghana initiative, and the Founding Editor of VERSIFY, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers. To learn more about author Kwame Alexander, visit his website at https://kwamealexander.com/.
For more information about this free program, call (225) 231-3750. Learn more about the Library and any of its other free programs, events and resources at www.ebrpl.com.
Louisiana Book News is written by award-winning author Chere Dastugue Coen, who writes Louisiana romances and mysteries under the pen name of Cherie Claire. Her first book in each series is FREE to download as an ebook, including "Emilie," book one of The Cajun Series, "Ticket to Paradise," book one of The Cajun Embassy series and "A Ghost of a Chance," the first Viola Valentine mystery.
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