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Maddie Hannan

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Madi Hannan is a New Orleans native, artist, author, illustrator, and science teacher whose work is inspired by the Gulf South's wonderfully weird creatures, vibrant culture, and distinct charm. She wrote and illustrated Scrim on the Run, The Little Lost Alligator, and Scrim on the Run: Christmas Fun!, and illustrated Where Do Beignets Come From?, Welcome to Cafe Beignet, and Louise’s Garden. When not teaching biology or making art, Hannan enjoys dog sports with her dog, Jacques, baking cookies, and napping with her cats, Butters and Boba.

 

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Will be posted when available.

Where Y'at, Jockamo?

Which fest is next, Jacques? From the author and illustrator of Scrim on the Run and The Little Lost Alligator comes this delightful adventure across Louisiana's festivals!

From gumbo cook-offs to festival parades, Jockamo (or Jacques, if you’re a friend!) is on a paw-some journey across Louisiana. Follow this adventurous Australian Shepherd as he sniffs out the best festivals the Bayou State has to offer. Where y’at, Jockamo? Everywhere the good times roll!