A celebration of Francophone Youth Literature in Louisiana!

Join us in New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge for Louisiana’s only youth literature festival entirely in French! This exciting celebration brings together authors, illustrators, and students from across the Francophone world to spark young imaginations and promote the joy of reading in French.

With interactive workshops, storytelling sessions, book signings, and a bilingual literature showcase, there’s something for everyone — from curious little readers to passionate educators and lifelong Francophiles.

Presented by the Consulate General of France in Louisiana and Villa Albertine, in partnership with the Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans, My French Book Fest is a joyful invitation to connect with French language, creativity, and culture—right here in Louisiana!

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One Festival, Three Locations.

New Orleans.

November 3rd to November 7th :
Authors Susie Morgernstern and Ilya Green visit Immersion schools and l'Atelier de la Nature.

Friday, November 7th
Rendez-vous Susie Morgenstern at AFNO from 5PM.

Saturday, November 8th :
Open Day free French Book Fair at AFNO : signings, workshops, theater contest and activities for all ages. Register for free here.

November 10th and November 11th :
Author Micah and illustrator Chantal Piché visit Immersion schools

Lafayette.

November 3rd - 4th and November 12th-13th :
Authors Barry Ancelet and Ilya Green ; Author Micah and illustrator Chantal Piché visit Immersion schools

Monday, November 3rd :
Scavenger hunt evening, organized by CODOFIL, AF Lafayette and Cavalier Book House. Register for free here.

Wednesday, November 12th :
Special dance show and performance from Micah and Madame Divah at Cite des Arts. Register for free here.

Baton Rouge.

November 13th and November 14th :
Author Micah and illustrator Chantal Piché visit Immersion schools and give workshops for Field Trips at the West Baton Rouge Museum.
Historical Happy Hour with music by the Capital City Cajuns.

Saturday, November 15th :
Special Family drawing workshop in French by Chantal Piche.
Special dance show from Micah and Madame Divah.
Register for free here.

Sunday, November 16th :
Monthly Cajun Jam with the Cajun French Music Association

Le Quart d'Heure de Lecture.

A simple and joyful moment when everyone — students, teachers, families, and book lovers — stops at the same time to read in French for 15 minutes!

On Monday, 3rd of November at 10:00am, wherever you are — in class, at home, or at work — take a break, open a book, and join thousands of readers across Louisiana and beyond.

Share your photos and videos on social media and tag @franceinlouisiana, @afneworleans, and @codofil to take part in this statewide moment of connection and creativity. Results will be announced on Sunday, November 8, during the Open House at the Alliance Française of New Orleans — so be bold, be creative, and show the strength of your francophone community!

Our French guests.

Susie Morgenstern

Author - Special Guest

True icon of children’s literature, with more than 150 books to her name, she has inspired generations of young readers with her humor, warmth, and unique voice. Born in the United States, she has been honored with the Légion d’honneur and the Ordre national du Mérite for her remarkable contribution to culture and youth literature.

Ilya Green

Author and illustrator

Author and illustrator Ilya Green has created more than 50 children’s books, weaving dreamlike worlds inspired by her childhood in Provence, Japanese prints, and artists like Gustav Klimt. Her colorful, poetic style has made her a leading voice in contemporary youth literature in France.

Our Canadian guests.

Madame Diva and Micah

Dancers - Singers - Authors

Mother-son duo from Manitoba, Canada, Micah is the author of children’s books, while Mme Diva brings French-Canadian culture to life through lively gigue performances. Together, they share stories and traditions with young audiences.

Chantal Piche

Author and illustrator

Franco-Manitoban illustrator now based in Québec, she has created more than 15 children’s books and co-authored one with Micah. Her joyful and expressive style brings stories to life and continues to enchant young readers everywhere.

Our Louisiana guests.

Zachary Richard

Singer-songwriter, poet, and activist, Zachary Richard is best known as a performer with 20 albums. He founded Action Cadienne in 1996 to promote Louisiana’s Acadian culture and French language, and in 1997 was named Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres of France.

Barry Ancelet

Barry Jean Ancelet is a Cajun folklorist and ethnomusicologist specializing in Louisiana French and Cajun music. He has published several books and, as Jean Arceneaux, has written acclaimed poetry and lyrics that celebrate Louisiana’s culture and traditions.

Dana Kress

Director of Éditions Tintamarre, with over 100 titles showcasing Louisiana’s culture, Dana is also a longtime French professor at Centenary College in Shreveport, dedicated to preserving and promoting Louisiana’s literary and linguistic heritage.

Louisiana's deep-rooted Francophile history and rich culture make it the perfect setting for this celebration of French language and literature. Louisiana boasts a vibrant network of 45 French immersion schools, over 5,500 students, and 115 teachers supported by France’s Ministry of National Education.

Objectives.

To promote youth reading in French
To encourage reading in French for children
To foster synergies between readers, publishers and book stores in Louisiana
To showcase the diversity of the French-speaking world: presence of Quebec, Acadian, French publications and authors, Louisianans.

Key Numbers - 2024 Edition.

In 2024, 2,453 students participated in My French Book Fest, each one discovering the joy of reading in French through lively storytelling, author meet-and-greets, and hands-on workshops. From pre-K to high school, students were inspired to connect with language and literature in creative ways.

Across 116 classes, teachers used the festival as a tool for learning—sparking classroom conversations about culture, storytelling, and vocabulary while integrating books into their French curriculum in innovative ways.

Held in collaboration with 22 French immersion schools.