The 2025 Louisiana Book Festival will be held on Saturday, November 1.
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Julie Hooks

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Julie Hooks is a Louisiana native who enjoys traveling throughout the state attending festivals, trade days, and markets. She attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she majored in Child and Family Studies. Her work as an elementary school teacher’s assistant has inspired her stories. She resides in Louisiana with her husband, Kelly. Together they have two daughters, Hannah (Bear) and Haleigh (LuLu), a cat named Ollie, and a dog named Finn.

 

Schedule

2:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Children’s Author Tent 2

Hannah Bear and Lulu’s Festival to Remember

(ages 3 to 8)

 

3:15 pm to 4:00 pm

Cavalier House Books Tent

Book Signing

Hannah Bear and Lulu's Festival to Remember

Two adorable bears set out to find the source of an irresistible aroma and wind up smack dab in the middle of the most exciting place on earth―a festival! 

Join Hannah Bear and LuLu on a thrilling journey as they explore the blinking lights, the spinning rides, and delicious food! The adventurous cubs sample every delectable delight at the big autumn event, from spicy cracklins, pecans, and pralines to other Louisiana treats. As the wind picks up, Hannah Bear and LuLu catch a whiff of something truly special that leads them through the pumpkin patch and across Bayou Bridge. They even encounter an alligator! Follow Hannah Bear and LuLu to the perfect spot with the most delicious smell of all.

With humor, curiosity, and a dash of mischief, Hannah Bear and LuLu's Festival to Remember celebrates the joy of exploration, the love of family, and the warmth of home. Get ready for a wild ride with these adorable fuzzy cubs!