Louisiana Book Festival

The Louisiana Center for the Book has announced the two “Great Reads” selections that will represent LA at the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. on August 22. The selection for Young Readers is SOGGY LIKE CUSH CUSH by Karly Pierre, illustrated by Kristen Uroda, and the Adult Readers selection is YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE: JIMMIE DAVIS AND THE BIOGRAPHY OF A SONG by Robert Mann. Every year the national Center for the Book asks its affiliates to select “Great Reads” books that represents the literary heritage of its state or territory. More: https://library.la.gov/about-us/news/louisiana-selects-two-outstanding-books-for-2026-national-book-festival/

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Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

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REMINDER! Voting ends this Friday, May 1 for the 2025-26 Louisiana Readers’ Choice Awards. Each year, young readers and teens across the state select their favorite books from the list of nominated titles. Learn more, see this year’s list, and access online voting forms here: https://library.la.gov/services/for-the-public/louisiana-readers-choice/

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana