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Laura Carroll

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Laura Carroll was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a real estate attorney who enjoys fishing, painting, all things Mardi Gras, and family dinners with her husband and three young children. She is also the author of Rainbow Rodney, published by Pelican.

Schedule

2:30 pm to 3:00 pm 
Children’s Author Tent 2
Geaux Boudreaux
(ages 5 to 8)

3:15 pm to 4:00 pm 
Cavalier House Books Tent
Book Signing

Geaux Boudreaux

Do you know why nutrias have orange teeth? Neither does Boudreaux the nutria.

Join this confident critter as he discovers why the thing that makes him different is also what makes him great!