2018 Exhibitors
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90 Days of Affirmations and Prayers
Exhibitors' Row
Parenting books to inspire and to motivate parents to be an advocate for their disabled child
225 Magazine
Sponsor Tents
225 is a monthly lifestyle magazine that covers the people, places, food, events, and arts and culture that make Baton Rouge such a unique, special place to live. It is available for free at restaurants, coffee shops, and entertainment venues around the city.
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Acadia Authors Collective
Exhibitor Tent B
Book signings by Louisiana authors Jack Caldwell, Scarlet Hawthorne, George Sanchez, and Colette Saucier
Adult Literacy Advocates
Exhibitors' Row
Adult Literacy Advocates helps adults in the Greater Baton Rouge area achieve 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.
Amber Marie
Exhibitors' Row
Children's books that address mental health issues such as a parent's illness or ADHD, along with T-shirts and matching games that display the characters in the books
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Bayou Books
Exhibitor Tent A
Bargain books perfect for gift-giving and classroom use! The selection includes cookbooks, regional titles, and children's books.
Bayou Magazine
Exhibitors' Row
A biannual literary journal of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry run out of the Creative Writing Workshop at the University of New Orleans
Being Loved and Loving,
a novel set in south Louisiana
Exhibitors' Row
Set in south Louisiana, Being Loved and Loving is a work of fiction by first-time author Betty Cicero Robert.
BizEntine Press Books
Exhibitors' Row
Five-award-winning historical fiction Evangeline: Paradise Stolen, Cajun Renaissance Man DVD, Genealogy, Film Financing, Screenwriting, Copyrights, "Coozan" Dudley Le Blanc's The True Story of the Acadians 93rd Edition, The Acadian Miracle 53rd Edition, more!
Bo and Mo Have a Crawfish Boil
Exhibitors' Row
Bo and Mo Have a Crawfish Boil is a children's book about a friendship that develops through the love of Louisiana, written by local Louisiana author, Madeline Sanchez.
Books Along the Teche Literary Festival
Exhibitor Tent B
The official Books Along the Teche Literary Festival will be held April 5-9, 2019, predominantly in New Iberia's historic district, but will also include events around Iberia Parish.
Vicky Branton's
Donkey Otie's Forever Birthday Story
Exhibitors' Row
Inspired-poem illustrated book as told by Donkey Otie whose life changed after meeting Jesus the day he was born
Breaking Vases: Shattering Limitations and Daring to Thrive - A Middle Eastern Woman's Story
Exhibitor Tent B
Dima's memoir captures the joys and terrors of escaping confinements, crossing continents, and daring to discover and create a bold identity and life purpose.
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Carpe Librum Crafts
Exhibitors' Row
Handmade bookmarks and book-page crafts
The Chris James Journey
Exhibitors' Row
Poetry books and shirts
The Conundrum
Exhibitor Tent C
The Conundrum Books and Puzzles of St. Francisville, Louisiana features a nice selection of local and regional titles specializing in signed books by Southern writers.
The Curse of the Bailey Women by Zenora Knight
Exhibitor Tent B
Anabay doesn't believe in the Bailey family curse but when she leaves town to seek a better life, events make her wonder if it's coincidence or if the curse really exists.
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Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
Exhibitor Tent B
Find out all the ways you can #FeedYourSoul in Louisiana by visiting the DCRT booth and www.crt.la.state.us.
Desdemona's Dreams
Exhibitor Tent C
Books (with free audiobooks included), artwork, and merchandise from the award-winning fairy tale series Desdemona's Dreams, and a chance to meet the author, and the illustrator, of the series.
Dianetics Foundation of Baton Rouge
Exhibitor Tent B
Books and DVDs for self-help and proven solutions to mental health
Diocese of Baton Rouge
Archives Department
Exhibitor Tent A
Abstracts of sacramental records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for early colonists of Louisiana up to 1905. A vital resource for those interested in genealogy and family history.
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East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Bookmobile and Tents at intersection of Spanish Town Road and
North 4th Street
In addition to demonstrating library resources on the Bookmobile, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library will announce the 2019 Spring One Book One Community title.
Edith Nevis Ministry,
By His Grace
Exhibitors' Row
Step Out of Your Box, a continuation to Rekindle Your Love for God, is a collection of inspiring and uplifting messages written in her weekly religion column for local newspapers.
Enjoyable Reading
Exhibitors' Row
Author Lizy Jacob promises that her very enjoyable books will keep you entertained and wanting more!
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Fathered From Above
Exhibitors' Row
Children's book created to help children with the loss of a loved one, with the stages of grief shown throughout the story
The Fountain Books
Exhibitors' Row
The official book launch of The Big Apple Too! Don't miss the release of the second installment in the Big Apple series.
Four Strength Lions
by C.J. Gray
Exhibitors' Row
A science fiction action-adventure series for kids, teens, and young adults – the adventures of four lions who fight enemies to save citizens from destruction – will be available for sale and book signing.
From A to Zoot
by Margaret Laborde
and Rebecca Doherty
Exhibitors' Row
Enter the whimsical Land of Zoot where the lovable zootsnoot invites all on a magical journey to meet his friends, who spark the imagination and inspire self-confidence and positive thinking.
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Geaux Vintage Market
Exhibitor Tent B
Vintage books, postcards, and other paper ephemera
Graced for Purpose: Discovering God's Plan for Your Life
by Kimberly Spruill
Exhibitors' Row
Christian inspirational memoir with accompanying journal
Growing Up Great: Life Lessons and Coaching
Exhibitor Tent B
Growing Up Great chronicles author Butch Pierre's lifelong love of basketball and serves as a template for moral and upright living in and out of sports.
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Healingbalmcafe.com
Author Puah Neiel
Exhibitors' Row
Books concentrating on spiritual uplifting and healing
Heaven is Just Above the Ceiling Fan
Exhibitors' Row
Heaven is Just Above the Ceiling Fan is a refreshing break from the violent and sexually explicit fiction that is flooding the market.
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, Louisiana, and the Gulf South.
Hollywood on the Bayou
Exhibitors' Row
Books, materials, and reproduction movie posters representing Louisiana's film history
Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, USA (Ret.)
Exhibitors' Row
Book signings of Survival, Leadership in the New Normal, and his new book, Don't Get Stuck on Stupid
Lakisha Hubbard-Williams
Exhibitors' Row
Books of poetry by Lakisha Hubbard-Williams
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I Mustache You to Read with Me
by Andrea Moreau
Exhibitors' Row
Classroom- and family-friendly book encourages children to read and families to read together and introduces children to figurative language. Items for sale include book, teacher/librarian guide, pillows, pens, and other theme-related items.
I Surrender: A Ten-Week Journal Reading
by Sheena Manuel
Exhibitors' Row
Purchase your ten-week interactive spiritual journal, I Surrender: A Ten-Week Journal Reading, to start your transformation! Transformation starts in the mind!
If I Only Had 25 Hours
in a Day…
by Melinda Turner
Exhibitors' Row
If I Only Had 25 Hours in a Day… is an inspirational book to get you "Refocused, Redirected, and Renewed" - three words that changed my life. Also "LIVING MY BEST LIFE" t-shirts.
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JESUS loves you!
Exhibitors' Row
Daily WORD is an inspirational faith-based journal, planner, and devotional all in one that you're able to use year after year.
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Kent Mayeux Publishing, LLC
Exhibitors' Row
Author Kent Mayeux will sell his books, including the newly-released The 14th Colony, and will discuss publishing opportunities for new authors. Free information available to get your book published at no cost.
A Killing in Vicksburg
Exhibitors' Row
"Ghost hunters find woman's body at haunted hospital"
Kooshma: the Origin
Exhibitor Tent C
Sales of published books and merchandise
Steve Kubicek,
Award-winning Inspirational Author
Exhibitors' Row
ENCOURAGING, award-winning motivational: UP and IN, Seven Keys to Unlocking Your Potential and INSPIRING, award-winning historical fiction: Visibly Struck, a novel based on the true experiences and faith of George Washington.
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LSU English Department
Exhibitor Tent A
LSU's English Department provides information about literature 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
LSU Libraries' services 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
Swing by our booth for bookmarks, candy, and pictures.
Lamplighter Publishing
Exhibitor Tent B
Stories from the 17th-19th centuries in beautifully bound books that build Christlike character one story at a time
The Last Rodeo
by Patricia Richard
Exhibitors' Row
The remarkable true story of a life set back on track after the "last rodeo" I faced through life, drug addiction, and the Louisiana prison system.
Ursula LeCoeur:
Victorian Romance Set in New Orleans
Exhibitor Tent C
Ursula LeCoeur signs her award-winning trilogy of romance novels, set in New Orleans during the Victorian age.
Lesley University
Exhibitor Tent A
The Lesley University MFA in Creative Writing is a low-residency program that allows students, with the oversight of faculty mentors, to design their own concentrations in the various literary genres.
L.A. Lewis
Exhibitors' Row
Books: Literary Fiction, Inspirational, Daily Devotional
Line by Lion Publications
Exhibitors' Row
An independent press specializing in diverse and high-quality fiction for all ages
Little Girl Arise
Tarkisha M. Wallace
Exhibitors' Row
Little Girl Arise speaks to the little girl inside every woman who suffered a tragedy that caused her to abandon her purpose and provides essential principles to restore the life she thought was spiritually dead.
Live the Life You've Yet to Dream by John C. Neyland
Exhibitor Tent B
A book for anyone who strives to be a better person, parent, or spouse. Live the Life You've Yet to Dream is both a memoir and a blueprint for the reader who knows there is something more.
Lost Warrior Book Series
Exhibitors' Row
The Lost Warrior book series is written from a Cherokee point of view about the American Revolution.
Louisiana Books 2 Prisoners and
Iron Rail Book Collective
Exhibitors' Row
LAB2P is a New Orleans-based nonprofit that sends free books to incarcerated people: www.LAB2P.org
Iron Rail is a New Orleans anarchist book collective: www.ironrail.org
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Sponsor Tents
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to all Louisianans.
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 Literature and Southeastern English Department
Exhibitor Tent B
Books and journals published by Louisiana Literature Press and Department of English, Southeastern Louisiana University
www.LovedayFunck.com
Exhibitors' Row
Poetry, fairy tale art, and literary jewelry
Luna Press
Exhibitor Tent B
Founded in New Orleans, Luna Press is dedicated to the publishing of beautiful illustrated books that emphasize the correspondence between words and images.
Deborah Lynne
Exhibitors' Row
Romance, mystery, and suspense inspirational fiction, young adult (YA) fiction/adventure, and a 365-day devotional God inspired me to write after He helped me through grieving the loss of my husband
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Anne Clayre Mason, Author
Exhibitors' Row
Mystery and romance suspense books written as Anne Clayre Mason and A. C. Mason
Eric McEllen, author of Heroes for the People book series
Exhibitors' Row
An original twist on traditional superhero fiction! The first two books of the thirteen-book series will be available.
Miracle of Moe
Exhibitor Tent C
Children's books, coloring books, and finger puppets
Miss Titta Nurse Chloe
Exhibitors' Row
Book sales by independent author Regena Hoye
Mixed Nuts Publishing
Exhibitors' Row
Children's picture books / Georges the Goose from Toulouse series
Nicole Lanier Montez
Exhibitors' Row
Poetry books, spoken word CD, and stationery
Mother's Alternative Inc.
Exhibitors' Row
Personalized t-shirts and the book Teenage Alternative: You Don't Have to Stay There
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National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana –
Greater Baton Rouge Chapter
Exhibitors' Row
We have available free brochures and books, plus small items for donation to raise funds for our annual community service project to help change what it means to be blind.
New Delta Review
Exhibitors' Row
Established in 1984, New Delta Review is an online literary and arts journal produced by graduate students in the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Louisiana State University.
Nicole's Creations
Exhibitors' Row
Book art
No More Chains: Freedom from Rejection and Depression God's Way
by Chiquita Weathersby
Exhibitors' Row
Books, book-themed ladies' blinged shirts, bookmarks, cups, and bracelets
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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Offbeat Media
Sponsor Tents
Offbeat Media publishes Louisiana's music and culture magazine, Offbeat, and publications on music and festival culture.
Otherworld Productions, LLC -- Spiritual Enlightenment
Exhibitor Tent C
Spiritual books, oils, and barrier salts
Out on a Limb, LLC
Exhibitors' Row
Used books, custom art and gifts, and local pastries
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ThePainterAndPoet.com
Exhibitor Tent C
Treasures in the Sand, A Gulf Coast Christmas, and the newly released Mardi Gras Boat Parade by Perry and Tami Guy
Pelican Publishing Company
Exhibitor Tent A
Regional books by Louisiana authors and about Louisiana for children and adults
Rosie Politz, Author
Exhibitor Tent C
Rosie Politz's Key Moments is a realistic fiction novel with adventure, mystery, romance, drama, and the road trip of a lifetime. Book one of the Key series.
President COOL WORLD's Children's Storybooks
COOLCLUBWORLD
Exhibitors' Row
President COOL WORLD children's storybooks; all proceeds go to recognizing and rewarding young people.
A Presidents Story
by Brad McKim
Exhibitors' Row
A Presidents Story, by new author Brad McKim, is a historical novel about the presidents between Washington and Lincoln. Published by History Publishing Company of New York.
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River Road Press,
New Orleans
Exhibitor Tent C
River Road Press, LLC, was founded in 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our mission is to publish local and regional authors, with a focus on history, children's books, and Southern culture.
Roux Brands, LLC
Exhibitors' Row
Books, cookbooks, general merchandise, cultural décor
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www.SaintCharlesPress.com
Exhibitors' Row
Books by Andreé Maduell: The Soldier and the Camellia and Take a Ride on a Streetcar ; French and Spanish New Orleans pen and inks by Lola, Rita, and Andreé Maduell
Saucered Coffee, Blewed and Cooled
Exhibitors' Row
A collection of unrelated short stories showcasing life in a small town in the '50s and '60s
Attorney Richard Schwartz Books
Exhibitor Tent C
A mystery novel about a lawyer and a doctor scheming false malpractice claims to obtain money from insurance companies. The next book comes out in 2019.
Shalamar
Exhibitors' Row
Shalamar is a book publishing and author advocacy company that offers a wide range of services for writers, from editing to marketing.
Shirley the Elephant's Story
Exhibitors' Row
Meet Shirley the Elephant - a Louisiana superstar! Is it true that an elephant never forgets? The inspiring true story about Shirley, a former circus elephant, may shed light on this question!
Sleep Walking Out of Afghanistan
Exhibitor Tent C
Sleep Walking Out of Afghanistan: Walking It All Back by Harold Phifer
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
Exhibitors' Row
SCBWI-Louisiana/Mississippi kidlit authors and illustrators sign and sell their books.
Southern Christian Writers
Exhibitor Tent C
Southern Christian Writers provides education, training, and one-on-one mentoring for individuals interested in writing and publishing Christian fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
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.
The Southern University English Club
Exhibitors' Row
Meet students and faculty from Southern University's Department of English for student reading recommendations, interactive activities, and information about campus authors and programs.
Daniel Strickland
Exhibitors' Row
Daniel is a professional artist working in Baton Rouge, specializing in comic art and illustrations with a unique brand of characters, storytelling, portraiture, and pinups.
Author Stylist B. presents J.R.'s First Trip to… and New Look, Same Me
Exhibitors' Row
Entertaining, educational, and empowering diverse children's books. Introducing the world of travel and the importance of loving yourself from the inside out.
State Library of Louisiana
Exhibitor Tent B
The State Library provides Louisianians access to a wide array of print and electronic resources via statewide and international lending networks as well as its own collections, including 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 B
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.
TGI's Urban Shepherd -- Dreamer and Achiever
Exhibitor Tent B
Terra-Genesis Inc. is a nonprofit organization assisting individuals to become self-empowered.
Tough Tales
Exhibitor Tent C
Books, CDs, and information from organizations interested in ending child and adult sexual assault.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press
Exhibitor Tent A
Part of the Center for Louisiana Studies, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press has been publishing books about Louisiana subjects and by Louisiana authors since 1973.
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Virtuous Books Presents Sheila L. Jackson
Exhibitor Tent C
Contemporary Christian suspense and romance novels: Where Was God 1 and 2, Joi and Payne Nonfiction self-help and Christian Living books: The Enemy Within, Perfectly Normal, and Through The Eyes of God
Visit Baton Rouge
Mobile Visitor Information Cart
There's never been a better time to explore Baton Rouge and Visit Baton Rouge is your official travel resource.
www.VisitBatonRouge.com
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WRKF 89.3 Public Radio
Sponsor Tents
WRKF 89.3 FM, Baton Rouge's NPR station, informs and entertains the community with news, information, and cultural programming. WRKF - Discover with us!
Wanda's Books
Exhibitors' Row
Culturally diverse, thought-provoking, and humorous children's books
West Baton Rouge Museum
Exhibitor Tent A
A regional history museum set on a six-acre campus that tells the stories of Louisiana's sugar plantation country from Slavery to Civil Rights
Who's That, Daddy?
New Orleans Edition
Exhibitors' Row
Follow a father and son on a fun journey through the streets of New Orleans, learning about some of the city's most important monuments.
Jud Widing
Exhibitors' Row
Jud Widing is an itinerant author who will be bringing three novels, one short story collection, and upwards of three amusing anecdotes with him to Louisiana.