8-22-09 Dianne de Las Casas & Marita Gentry signing books
Friends:
After moving my 19 year old daughter, Soleil, into her dorm room at LSU (where I had to take a shower in her dorm bathroom!), we headed to Barnes & Noble Citiplace, where I had a book signing with Marita Gentry, my illustrator for The Cajun Cornbread Boy. We were part of a big event called “One Book, One Community.” Check out this big book!
8-22-09 Dianne & The Book
And here is The Book’s (ahem) backside. hahaha
8-22-09 The Book's backside
Our time began with revved-up storytelling (by me) and live illustration by Marita. It was fun and interactive. The kids AND the grown-ups had a marvelous time.
8-22-09 Dianne telling & Marita drawing
Here is a closeup of one of Marita’s uber cool drawings! Thank you to Eliana, my 9 year old daughter and resident photographer!
8-22-09 Marita's alligator
After our presentation, it was time to sign books. We had quite a crowd and sold quite a few books (there were only 7 left at the end).
8-22-09 Dianne & Marita signing books after their presentation
Marita and I have the absolute cutest fans! Look at Lila Rae!
8-22-09 Dianne de Las Casas & Lila Rae
We had a fantastic time and can’t wait until our next book signing together, which will be the book launch party of Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach at Octavia Books in New Orleans on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 1:30-3:30pm. We hope to see you there!
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
