Kirby Larson is the author of ten books for young readers, including the 2007 Newbery Honor book, Hattie Big Sky. In addition to her historical fiction (The Fences Between Us; The Friendship Doll), Kirby has partnered with Mary Nethery to write two award-winning nonfiction picture books, Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival, and Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle.
SCHEDULE
9 AM - 9:45 AM
State Library, Seminar Center
Book Talk
Beyond Two Bobbies: The Recipients of this Year's Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award Discuss Their New Books
11 AM – NOON
State Library, Seminar Center
Ceremony
Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award
Presentation honoring Two Bobbies
Book Signing
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM