2016 Exhibitors
89.3 WRKF, Public Radio
Sponsor Tents
89.3 WRKF-FM, Baton Rouge's independent nonprofit NPR station, informs and entertains the community with news and information such as Capitol Access with Sue Lincoln, WRKF's original coverage of Louisiana government and politics, and cultural programs like American Routes.
225 Magazine
Sponsor Tents
225 is a monthly lifestyle magazine that has become Baton Rouge's go-to source for coverage on people, food, entertainment, and events that are fueling the Capital City's exciting growth.
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Acadia Authors Collective
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Book signings by Louisiana authors Colette L. Saucier and Jack Caldwell.
Acadian Historical Fiction
Exhibitors' Row
Home at Last, about the 1755 deportation of the Acadians from Nova Scotia to the American Colonies, and A Silver Lining, about the 1758 deportation of the Acadians from the Fortress of Louisbourg to France
Adult Literacy Advocates
Exhibitors' Row
Adult Literacy Advocates helps adults in the Greater Baton Rouge area achieve their personal, family, and employment goals by improving their literacy skills.
The Advocate
Sponsor Tents
The Advocate is a daily newspaper with editions in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette areas.
AgeView Press
Exhibitor Tent C
As an independent press, we offer award-winning books in historical fiction, military fiction, young adult fiction, and poetry, many set in NOLA.
Kyle Alexander's #BADASSCHRISTIAN
Exhibitors' Row
Kyle Alexander is the author of #BADASSCHRISTIAN: Generational Mysfunction and will promote and sell her book.
Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day!
by Alysson Foti Bourque
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
For children, creative problem-solving skills build self-confidence and provide for academic and social success. Bourque approaches this issue in Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day, the first in a series of children's books called The Alycat Series.
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Bard's Press, LLC
Exhibitor Tent A
Three illustrated titles by local award-winning author: a satire, Carnival in New Orleans: A Fantasy; a book of poetry, Gulf Coast Stimulus Package; and a book of cartoons, Mona's Law & Disorder.
Baton Rouge Cartoonist Society
Exhibitors' Row
Original comic books, coloring books, and art by Baton Rouge cartoonists
Behind the Lender's Desk
- Veillon Business Consulting
Exhibitors' Row
Behind the Lender's Desk provides concise, helpful coaching to guide both lenders and applicants toward making better loans and learning how lending is supposed to work in today's increasingly tough banking conditions.
Linda Black & Donna Walker
Exhibitor Tent B
If you read it, we have it! From children's books to inspirational, uplifting books, these two cousins have it.
Book Marketing Plus
Exhibitor Tent C
Warehouse sale! Retail prices $25.00-$50.00 selling for $10.00, $15.00, or $20.00. Retail prices $2.95-$24.95 selling for $1.00, $5.00, or $8.00.
Books by HAGS
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Zookymoon book, t-shirts, stickers
Ronica Arnold Branson, PhD
From Hurt to Healing
DrRonica.com
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Counseling services currently promoting the publication From Hurt to Healing
Gemma Brocato
Exhibitors' Row
Romance, contemporary and paranormal
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Joyce Richards Case
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Author Joyce Richards Case features a series of historical novels depicting a newspaper family during the mid-1900's.
The Chris James Journey
Exhibitors' Row
The Odds Against U.S. book is a recollection of stories and interviews about the realities of black youth in America.
Confetti Park
Exhibitors' Row
Children's books and music from the New Orleans-based Confetti Park Workshop
Marie Constantin, author of
Finding Calcutta
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
In her photographic memoir, Constantin leads others through her unique journey to capture Mother Teresa in rare private moments and shares personal stories highlighting the selfless lives of nuns who live and work among the most abandoned people in the world.
Copy Image: Be Inspired - Be Encouraged
$10 Mini Book
Exhibitors' Row
Do you need some good reading for these days? Copy Image: Be Inspired, Be Encouraged
Debbie Craighead, Author
Exhibitors' Row
Author Debbie Craighead will be selling her book Heaven Can't Wait.
Creations
Exhibitors' Row
Folded books, bookmarks, book covers, and games for children
Juliette Cross, Paranormal and Fantasy Romance
Exhibitors' Row
Multi-published author of paranormal and fantasy romance with Kensington and Samhain Publishing. Dark heroes, strong heroines, and sensual romance.
Cypress Tree Publishing
Exhibitors' Row
Fine coffee table, instructional, and inspirational books
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Daily Word, spreading the Good News
Exhibitors' Row
Daily Word is a unique devotional designed to help Christians affirm their faith and grow in their walk with Christ, to remember God's Word daily and find encouragement.
Days with my Father's Ghost!
by Jordan Wilson Sanders
Exhibitors' Row
In Days with my Father's Ghost, you will journey through the six years that a daughter spent watching her father die of Alzheimer's.
Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
Exhibitor Tent C
Learn about all of the wonderful initiatives overseen by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, including the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, Louisiana Scenic Byways, the Audubon Golf Trail, Louisiana State Parks, Office of Cultural Development, and more.
J.A. DeRouen
Exhibitor Tent B
J.A. DeRouen is a romance author.
Desdemona's Dreams, LLC
Exhibitors' Row
Books, artwork, and merchandise from the fairy tale series Desdemona's Dreams. Meet the creators and become part of the adventure!
O.G. Diaz: Shadows Under the Sun
Exhibitor Tent B
Two wealthy women journey into Spain's New Mexico Territory and are exposed to the struggles and joys of the common people and the amorous attention of the adventurous territorial commander.
Diocese of Baton Rouge
Archives Department
Exhibitor Tent A
Abstracts of the birth, marriage, and death records of the Catholic church in southeast Louisiana. Invaluable resources for family historians and genealogists!
Dottie's Sun Survival Guide:
ABC's of Sun Safety
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Dottie the Dalmatian teaches kids how to protect the skin they're in! Dottie's Sun Survival Guide explains how to be sun safe and to detect skin cancer using their ABC's.
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Earth Tools - Andrew M. Hebert
Exhibitors' Row
Recognizing natural environmental education with coloring/activity books: A Sustainable Cajun Homestead, A Bayou School Boat, Christmas on a Bayou, Cajun Country Comedy Hébert-LeBlanc Play Book 1, Food for Thought
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Bookmobile and Tents at the intersection of
Spanish Town Road & North 4th Street
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library Bookmobile and staff will be on hand to announce the 2017 Spring One Book One Community series, register attendees for cards, and award prizes to those competing in the games!
Eat Cake by Angie Heard Piper
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Eat Cake is a children's book written and illustrated by Angie Heard Piper, about a little girl, Addie, who has to overcome fear to follow her heart.
Enjoyable Reading
Exhibitors' Row
Lizy Jacob's books have mystery, drama, suspense, love, and laughter that will keep you entertained and wanting more… very enjoyable books!
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Fairy Surreal
Exhibitors' Row
Literary-themed jewelry and artwork
Foundation and the Truth
Exhibitors' Row
Book sales, education
Stephanie Fournet, Author
Exhibitor Tent B
Stephanie Fournet is an Amazon Best Selling Author of contemporary and new adult romance. Set in South Louisiana, her novels include Leave a Mark, Fall Semester, Legacy, and Butterfly Ginger.
Friends of the Louisiana Museum of Natural History Foundation
Exhibitors' Row
Friends of the Louisiana Museum of Natural History Foundation is an independent citizens' group that supports the Louisiana Museum of Natural History and advocates for a new museum to be built at LSU.
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Geaux Vintage Market
Exhibitor Tent B
Vintage rare books and postcards
Green Dinosaur Pancakes by Kat Pigott
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Green Dinosaur Pancakes, by Kat Pigott, illustrated by Mason Sibley. For ages 5-8, grades K-3. Published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. Dinosaur pancakes come to life in Nana's kitchen.
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Habakkuk's Triumph by H.R. Sanderson
Exhibitors' Row
Habakkuk's Triumph, by Louisiana author H.R. Sanderson, is a new novel set in north Louisiana, suitable for both adults and young adults.
Leon Hardnett / JATAL Enterprises, Inc.
Exhibitors' Row
Religious poetry and prose
HeartLA
Exhibitors' Row
Louisiana authors of romance novels sell their works.
The Hidden South: Come Home
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
This book features more than 100 stories and portraits of people juxtaposed with photos of the Southern landscape that help paint a rich and complex picture of The Hidden South.
The Historic New Orleans Collection
Sponsor Tents
The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South.
Elizabetta Holcomb
Exhibitor Tent B
Elizabetta Holcomb is a YA historical romance/time travel author.
Hold Me Close by Marguerite Martin Gray
Exhibitors' Row
Hold Me Close, the first book in the Revolutionary Faith series, is a historical Christian fiction novel set in pre-Revolutionary Charles Town… a time in which decisions are made that will change the world.
David Hollier
Exhibitors' Row
David Hollier presents two books: Love of the Father and the follow-up, Love of the Son for the Father.
Hollywood on the Bayou
Exhibitors' Row
Preserving Louisiana's rich film history through our reference books, full color reproduction film prints, exhibits, lectures, research, and website.
Hood Struggle
Exhibitors' Row
Devin Guillard is the author of Hood Struggle, a novel based on a true story.
Linda Whittington Hurst
Exhibitors' Row
Children's picture books, middle-grade novels, art prints, gifts, Teacher's Activity books, nonfiction self-help, romance, and more!
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Iberia Travel: Dave Robicheaux's
Hometown Literary Festival
Exhibitor Tent B
Tour Iberia Parish like Dave Robicheaux! Visit during Dave Robicheaux's Hometown Literary Festival and see locations James Lee Burke wrote about, while enjoying activities and events centered around Iberia Parish's favorite detective.
inRegister
Sponsor Tents
inRegister is a monthly lifestyle magazine that covers the people, places, style, and entertainment that make the Capital Region an extraordinary place to live.
Inspired Books
Exhibitor Tent C
Children's picture books depicting our culture here in Louisiana, including Three Little Shrimp, The Oak Tree, and The Greenest Tree.
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Junior League of Baton Rouge:
River Road Recipes
Exhibitors' Row
Selling our famous community cookbooks and celebrating the 80th reprint of our first book, River Road Recipes I.
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Kelli M. Knight
Exhibitors' Row
Local author / Genres: children's books and romance novels for any age
Steve Kubicek
Exhibitors' Row
Award-winning inspirational leadership books, including UP and IN: Seven Keys to Unlocking Your Potential, and a novel based on the true experiences of George Washington and his faith in God, Visibly Struck.
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LSU English Department
Exhibitor Tent A
LSU's English Department provides information about literacy and cultural programs and events, a display of faculty publications, New Delta Review and Delta literary journals, and prizes from The Dickens Project.
LSU Libraries
Exhibitor Tent A
Information and handouts regarding library access to the public.
LSU Press
Exhibitor Tent A
One of the South's leading scholarly publishers, LSU Press is noted for its books on southern history, literature, the Civil War, Louisiana culture, music, food, fiction, and poetry.
LSU School of Library
&
Information Science
Exhibitor Tent A
Learn about exciting new developments and programs at LSU's School of Library and Information Science in the College of Human Sciences and Education.
Ashley Lanae, Author
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Ashley Lanae is the author of Spirit Lead Me Through My Fears, a Christian children's book written to inspire readers to trust God, be bold, and have fearless faith.
Lavender Ink
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Lavender Ink, New Orleans' most active literary publisher and cosponsor of the New Orleans Poetry Festival, presents N.O. Lit: 200 Years of New Orleans Literature and Law & Desire, the latest in Michael Allen Zell's New Orleans mystery series, and more.
C.H. Lawler, Stories
Exhibitor Tent B
Author of The Saints of Lost Things and The Memory of Time.
Linda Leonard
Exhibitors' Row
Children's picture books, middle-grade novels, art prints, gifts, Teacher's Activity books, nonfiction self-help, romance, and more!.
L.A. Lewis
Exhibitors' Row
Novels, motivational books, and personalized books
The Lisburn Press
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
A small Southern press featuring Louisiana writers of biographies, current events, politics, and fiction. The Lisburn Press is proud to work with national and international award-winning Louisiana authors.
Little Blk Books
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Boutique publishing and educational website dedicated to providing and promoting diversity in children's literature.
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Sponsor Tents
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities provides all Louisianians access to their rich, shared, and diverse historical, literary, and cultural heritage through grant-supported outreach programs, family literacy and adult reading initiatives, teacher professional development institutes, publications, film and radio documentaries, museum exhibitions, cultural tourism, public lectures, library projects, and other public humanities programming.
Louisiana Library Connection
Exhibitor Tent C
The Louisiana Library Connection databases are a collection of online subscription databases that are provided to the people of Louisiana by the State Library.
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Sponsor Tents
LPB provides informative, educational, and entertaining television and web programs to homes and schools. LPB's programs specialize in showcasing Louisiana's unique history, art, and culture.
David Luck, Author
Exhibitors' Row
Comedies about offbeat Southern hospitality and much more!
Deborah Lynne
Exhibitors' Row
Inspirational fiction by Deborah Lynne
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Mixed Nuts Publishing
Exhibitors' Row
Children's storybook Georges the Goose from Toulouse Who Only Ate Couscous.
Money, I Command You
Exhibitor Tent B
The book title Money, I Command You depicts that money is subliminal to you. It has no voice. It must obey your command. The unordained must obey the ordained - US!
John R. Morella, Ph.D., Psyc / Nonfiction
Exhibitors' Row
John Morella offers two nonfiction books: A Guide for Effective Psychotherapy, understanding your options for counseling; and Give Teens a Break!, a positive parenting book.
My Grandmother's Deep South
Soul Food Cookbook, Volumes 1 & 2
Exhibitor Tent C
The original cookbook has over 75 classic Soul Food recipes served at family gatherings over 40 years. Additionally, the second volume has many delicious and succulent photos featuring our most popular dishes.
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National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana, Greater Baton Rouge Chapter
Exhibitors' Row
The Greater Baton Rouge chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana is changing what it means to be blind through public education, service referral, mutual support, and community service projects.
Noah Meets Charlie
by Lindsey Duplechain Halley
Exhibitors' Row
This is a story about friendship. The friendship between Noah and Charlie, a little lost garden snake, brings two little boys together through kindness, love, and helping someone in need.
Northwestern State University
Department of English
Louisiana Folklife Center
Exhibitor Tent A
The Department of English will provide information and guidance on our academic programs at Northwestern State University and the Folklife Center.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU (OLLI at LSU)
Exhibitors' Row
OLLI at LSU offers a variety of intellectually stimulating and diverse noncredit courses and activities for adults aged 50 and over.
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Marcus Page
Exhibitors' Row
Books, poetry, short stories, children's stories
Pelican Publishing Company
Exhibitor Tent B
One of the largest independent general trade publishers in the South, Pelican Publishing Company focuses on cookbooks, children's books, biographies, inspirational titles, books of regional interest and history, particularly Civil War history.
Phil E. Gumbo: Who Will Kiss Us Goodnight?
Exhibitors' Row
Phil E. Gumbo: Who Will Kiss Us Goodnight? Phil finds his answer when Grandma Rue saves his life in this adventurous children's picture book.
La Plume de Ma Tante
Exhibitor Tent B
A charming and whimsical book about the cats of great artists entitled Dufy's Cat. The pages are filled with colorful art and clever verse.
The Power of Words
by Lakisha H. Williams
Exhibitors' Row
Allow the words to flow from within and get your copy!
PRETTY: Taboo Topics Teens Experience
Exhibitors' Row
Local author of self-published book on teenage sexual exploration, lies, betrayal, murder/suicide, low self-esteem, karma, and repentance.
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River Road Press
Exhibitor Tent A
River Road Press is a full-service publishing company committed to publishing the highest quality books and encouraging collaboration and artistic partnership with its authors, illustrators, photographers, and artists.
Robert E. Lee's Orderly
Exhibitors' Row
Al Arnold tells the story of his ancestor, Turner Hall, Jr., a Black Confederate, who served as a body servant for two Confederate soldiers and an orderly for General Robert E. Lee.
Rommel is Dead
Exhibitors' Row
Immerse yourself in this unprecedented rewrite of human history, highlighting the evil architects of World War II. Millions of deaths together with continuing decades of world oppression… never happens.
Rusty Ten Publishing LLC
dba Snuffy Collectibles
Exhibitors' Row
Amazon best-selling ebook Snuffy and the Bull: The Enemy Ain't No Joke is in paperback with a Snuffynary (Snuffy Dictionary) and Reading Literacy Teacher's Unit Plan.
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Saint Charles Press
Exhibitors' Row
Available books include The Soldier and the Camellia; Take a Ride on a Streetcar; Secret of the Dolphins; and French and Spanish New Orleans, all by Andreé Maduell.
George Sanchez, New Orleans Mysteries
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Jeff Chaussier, a failed actor, becomes an amateur sleuth when trouble strikes his family. There is the further lure of his newfound love.
Southern Christian Writers Guild
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Guild members have encouraged Christian writers in all genres for more than a decade. Monthly meetings in Mandeville include critiquing, speakers, and information for writers of all levels. Books by guild members are available for purchase.
The Southern Review
Exhibitor Tent A
The Southern Review, a literary journal published quarterly at LSU, features fiction, poetry, and non-fiction essays from many award-winning authors and poets.
Southern Yellow Pine Publishing
Exhibitors' Row
SYP Publishing promotes and publishes Southern authors. We publish the books you love to read!
Todd-Michael St. Pierre
Exhibitor Tent B
Featuring the cookbooks and children's books of South Louisiana author Todd-Michael St. Pierre.
State Library of Louisiana
Exhibitor Tent C
The State Library provides Louisianians access to library materials via its own print collection and electronic resources, as well as statewide and international lending networks. An integral part of the State Library is the Louisiana Collection, an archival collection of all things Louisiana, including books, photographs, digital images, and more.
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Talking Books and Braille Library
Exhibitor Tent C
The Talking Books and Braille Library is a free service for qualified Louisianians whose visual or physical impairments cause difficulty reading standard books and print.
Teepees on the Levee
Exhibitors' Row
Celebrating the Louisiana Christmas tradition of using bonfires to light the way for Santa.
Two Special Books
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Prentice White will be selling his third children's book, Two Special Books, based on a bedtime story he told his daughter when she was little, about the Bible and the Book of Life.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press
Exhibitor Tent A
UL Press publishes books on Louisiana's unique culture and history.
Usborne Books & More
Exhibitor Tent C
Usborne and Kane Miller Books are the most exciting, engaging, and educational books available for children and young adults!
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The Vaïndrian Queen
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
The Vaïndrian Queen is the first book in the fantasy series The Bequest of the Elodien.
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Donna Walker & Linda Black
Exhibitor Tent B
If you read it, we have it! From children's books to inspirational, uplifting books, these two cousins have it.
The Walking Wounded: The Path from Brokenness to Wholeness
by Secret Angel
Exhibitors' Row
Secret Angel, former victim of abuse. Now Overcomer. Author of The Walking Wounded. Writer and poet featured on The Abuse Exposé With Secret Angel blog. Founder of Secret Angel Ministry.
West Baton Rouge Museum
Exhibitor Tent A
The West Baton Rouge Museum is a regional history museum that tells the stories from South Louisiana's past - where history has a name.
What Color Is Love?
Exhibitors' Row
What Color Is Love? is an excellent book for Pre-K and Kindergarten, focusing on teaching reading in a diverse culture by building our world one color at a time.
White Bird Publications, LLC
Exhibitor Tent B
Fiction and nonfiction books
Joy Williams, Author of Olivia and the Land of Extra-Ordinary
Capitol Park Museum Plaza
Olivia really wants to be a princess. Unfortunately, princesses do not wear glasses. But will Olivia let what others say decide who she can be or will she dare to be Extra-Ordinary?
Write Hook Media, LLC, Publisher
Exhibitors' Row
Write Hook Media is the publisher of authors Dianne de Las Casas's and John Couret's new Captain Deadeye children's book series.
