Susan Larson
Biography
Before becoming the host of National Public Radio’s The Reading Life, Susan Larson was the book editor for The New Orleans Times-Picayune. She is the founder of the New Orleans chapter of the Women's National Book Association, which presents the annual Diana Pinckley Prizes for Crime Fiction. In 2007, she received the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities lifetime achievement award for her contributions to the literary community. She is also the author of The Booklover's Guide to New Orleans.
Schedule
Noon to 12:45 p.m.
State Capitol Building, House Chamber
Book Talk
Theodore Roosevelt: A Literary Life
Moderator
Volunteer
Book-loving volunteers are essential to the Louisiana Book Festival's success. Whether it's escorting authors, guiding visitors, selling refreshments, working with children in the Young Readers Pavilion or other fun and rewarding assignments, the Louisiana Book Festival wants you to join the volunteer team.
