My french book fest 2023
November 1-4
Alliance Française · 1519 Jackson Ave.
Welcome to the New Orleans premier young literature festival in French - My French Book Fest! Join us as we embark on a captivating literary journey, bringing together French authors from around the world to inspire and ignite the love for reading and storytelling.
My French Book Fest invites
you to discover
children's French literature and to meet
authors
from November 1 to 4 at the Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans. This event
is for everyone,
from ages 3 to 99 years old.
Overview
November 1-3 : Field Trips from 8:30am-3pm
November 1 : Book Fair & Events from 4:30-7pm
November 3 : Book Fair & Events from 4:30-7pm
November 4 : Family Day, Book Fair & Events from 10am-6pm
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Thursday Nov. 2 |
Friday Nov. 3 |
Saturday Nov. 4 |
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10am Doors open |
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4:30pm |
Doors open to the public |
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Doors open to public Author signing with Raphael Martin |
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4:45pm |
Discussion with Illustrators |
Readings by Rhéa Dufresne |
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5:00pm |
Comic Book Workshop with Sophie Saffi and Martine Sousse |
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5:45pm |
Author signing with Asché and Jean Bastide |
Performance by Barbada |
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7:00pm |
Closing |
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Daily Schedule
Wednesday
Nov. 1
Wednesday
Nov. 14:30-7:00pm : Book Fair (details below)
5:00pm : Discussion with Illustrators
5:45pm : Author signing with Asché and Jean Bastide
Thursday Nov. 2
8:30am -3pm : School Field Trips to AFNO (closed to public)
AFNO
is closed to the public during elementary school visits.
Friday Nov. 3
4:30-7:00
pm
: Book Fair
4:30-5:30pm
: Author signing with Raphaël Martin
4:45-5:15 pm : Readings by Rhéa Dufresne
5:00-6:00 pm : Comicbook workshop with Sophie Saffi and Martine Sousse
5:15-5:40 pm : Reading by Marie-France Comeau
5:45-6:45 pm : Performance by Barbada
Saturday Nov. 4
| Backyard (outdoors) | Room 101 (1st floor) | Kids Room (1st floor) | |
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| 11am | Reading with Marie-France | ||
| 1pm | 1:30pm - Performance by Barbada | Poetry workshop with Flore de Warren | |
| 2pm | Workshop with Raphaël Martin for ages 6-12 | ||
| 3pm | Comic book workshop with Sophie Saffi and Martine Sousse for teens and adults Until 4:30pm | Reading by Marie-France | |
| 4pm | Author signing with Rahpaël Martin | Reading by Rhéa Dufresne | |
| 5pm | Round Table discussion "What is the importance of young literature?" Guests include: Marie Cadieux, Nicolas Trost, Sophie Saffi, and Rahpaël Martin |
gUESTS
Raphaël Martin
Raphaël
Martin is a project designer and author of documentaries for young people. After studying
political science, he made writing his profession by becoming an editor. Along his personal paths, he has encountered theater stages,
dojos, Himalayan villages and Alpine peaks. Today, he lives in Toulouse where he writes for children, young and old.
Since 2013, he has also been associate director of OKIDOKID, an agency specializing in the creation of books
and collections for young people.
Rhéa Dufresne
After
studying child psychology, Rhéa Dufresne chose to give free rein to her passion for children's literature. A jack of
all trades and eager to know everything, she works, in joyful disorder, as a presenter, reader and critic, editorial assistant, bookseller,
trainer and even volunteer librarian.
Sophie Saffi
Professor of Italian linguistics, comparative linguistics of Romance languages at Aix-Marseille University - member of the CAER research unit. She defended her doctoral thesis at Paris 3 Sorbonne Nouvelle, in 1991, under the direction of Alvaro Rocchetti, and her HDR in 2009 at the University of Provence (tutor: Henri José Deulofeu, unpublished: The person and their space in Italian, published in 2010 by Lambert-Lucas. From 2013 to 2020, vice-dean of the Faculty of Arts, Letters, Languages and Human Sciences. She led the History Boards projects: comics, creators and society (2018-2020) funded by the Europe Creative program), BD translation (2019-2021) funded by the MMSH of Aix-en-Provence, Comix & Digital (2020-2023) funded by the ERASMUS + KA2 program.
Martine Sousse
Partner
of Aix-Marseille University in the framework of two European projects around comics: - History Boards: Comics, creators and society”,
Creative Europe Program - Comix & Digital » ERASMUS + KA2. She is the designer of the
BDKreator application dedicated to the creation of comic
book stories. She has produced several application projects in the field of
heritage, tourism and travel and obtained the
“Jury's Favorite” Prize from the Ministry of Culture for an application project around books.
Marie-France Comeau
Marie-France
Comeau is an
Acadian storyteller from Dalhousie in the Bay of
Chaleurs. She was awarded the Marilyn Trenholme Counsell Award in early childhood literacy for her first picture-book,
L'étoile dans la pomme, a Bouton
d'or bestseller.
Ever since, Marie-France Comeau can't seem to stop creating and traveling to tell her stories. Her duo performance show with pianist Lucien
Allard, has been touring around Quebec and Acadie.
We now welcome her to New Orleans!
Barbada
Barbada
de Barbades,
also referred to as Miss
Barbada,
is a French Canadian drag queen. An
elementary school music teacher by profession, Miss
Barbada has also been prominently associated with Drag Queen Story Hours in Montreal, including an annual special event at the Grande
Bibliothèque of the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, and is a frequent host of Montreal drag brunch events.
Since 2022, Miss Barbada has stared in her own children's
television show. In
Barbada's wonderful world, music makes flowers grow, helps tame a bird and can even chase away bad dreams. Along with her stuffed friends
Yodel, Fred and Jeremi, Barbada invites you into her home to discover music in all its forms.
Flore de Warren
Flore is the Bayard and Milan local representative for the Miami area. She is am happy to offer you a wide selection of magazines for all ages and tastes. She is passionate about meeting the needs and interests of each child.
Flore animates workshops for children and will be bringing her expertise to New Orleans!
Marie Cadieux
A woman of the theater, filmmaker and author, Marie Cadieux is originally from Moncton, New Brunswick, where she now resides after having lived in Quebec and Ontario. She was a finalist twice at the Antonine-Maillet Acadie-Vie Prize, won the Champlain Prize (for her novel Histoire de galet) and has devoted herself for seven years as literary and general director of Bouton d'or Acadie editions. She loves sharing her love of books and meeting readers.
Nicolas Trost
Nicolas Trost, curator of the exhibition Le Montrealer, tributes from dozens of
artists to The New Yorker magazine, and was shown at the Alliance Française de Toronto in 2019. Le Montréaler collective was a salute the influence of this magazine in the field of visual art. Sixty-two
creators took up the concept of The Parisianer exhibition and created the covers of an imaginary magazine paying homage to the
Montreal metropolis in the same style. See the
works here.
Marie-Claude Réau
After studying literature, and a detour as a French teacher in Mexico, I worked as a proofreader then an
editorial assistant at J'ai Lu. I then became a journalist and section manager in women's and youth magazines before return to
publishing: I was appointed editorial director of documentaries at Milan éditions in Toulouse before occupying the same position at Bayard
Éditions Jeunesse. I have managed a team of two editors there for around fifteen years.
*Translated from French
BOOK FAIR
Children's books in French will be available for purchase each day during the festival from the following providers:
ORganizerS
This festival is made possible thanks to the generous support of the French Institute of the United States / Villa Albertine and in collaboration with the Villa Albertine in New Orleans. My French Book Fest is part of a 2023-2024 children's literature season, an initiative of the Consulate General of France in Louisiana / Villa Albertine.
partners
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our partners. From around the world you have made French literature accessible to the children of New Orleans.
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In partnership with New Orleans French
Immersion Schools,
the
Alliance Française will host field trips on November 1-3. We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to the French immersion
schools in New Orleans for their support of My French Book Fest. Your
dedication to nurturing a passion for French literature in young readers is invaluable. Your commitment
to
bilingual education is essential in celebrating the French language and culture.
SPONSORS
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to
the sponsors of My French Book Fest 2023. Your
generous support made this literary celebration a
resounding success. Your dedication to promoting French language and culture is invaluable to us. Thanks to your sponsorship, we brought
together
French authors from around the world, creating a vibrant
and inspiring environment for all attendees. Your commitment to fostering a love for French literature has left a lasting impact on our
community.
VOLUNTEERING
Are you passionate about promoting French language and culture?
Join our team as a volunteer and be a part of our
mission to make a difference in the
community! Your support is invaluable in helping us
bring engaging events and programs to life. Contact us today to get involved!
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about My French Book Fest:
Highlights from Last Year's My French Book Fest:
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Author Talks: Renowned French authors took the stage to
share their literary journeys, discuss their latest works, and engage in thought-provoking conversations.
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Book Fair: Discover an exquisite collection of French
books, ranging from timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, available for purchase and signing.
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Art Exhibitions: Experience the fusion of literature and
art through captivating exhibitions that brought stories to life.
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Storytelling Sessions: Engaging storytelling sessions
for children and families, where imaginations soared and young minds explored new worlds.
Mark Your Calendar: Save the date for this unforgettable literary extravaganza! My French Book Fest 2023 promises to be an enriching experience, celebrating the power of literature and fostering a love for French language and culture.
Stay tuned for further updates and announcements on our website, social media channels, and newsletters.
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