Biography

Louisiana native Denise Gallagher is an author and illustrator for children. Her picture books include A Tip Tap Tale and her newest release, Moonsong. Gallagher has also illustrated folktales from both Louisiana and Canada. She is the Illustrator Coordinator for the Louisiana/Mississippi Region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and is also a part of the Teaching Artist Program in Lafayette, Louisiana. Gallagher loves folklore, music, and nature and draws inspiration from the magic of her lush green Louisiana home.

Schedule

Book Talk
Moonsong
(Ages 4 to 8)

Moonsong

Fulki's village lost its moon. But Fulki has a secret. She befriended a tiger who taught her the Moonsong. But the townspeople forbid befriending wild beasts- with teeth and claws and no manners at all. And, the townspeople forbid singing of any kind, for it calls the wild beasts. Will Fulki's friendship with a tiger and their song bring back their long-lost moon?

Follow Fulki and her forbidden friendship with a wild beast, a tiger, as they learn from each other love, acceptance, and what it means to bring harmony to our natural world.

Moonsong is a brightly illustrated lyrical tale with an old world feel.