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Ceremonies

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9:00 am to 9:30 am
State Library, Front Steps
State Library of Louisiana’s Centennial Celebration
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, State Librarian Meg Placke, and former State Librarian Thomas Jaques open the state’s 21st annual Louisiana Book Festival with a commemoration of the library’s role and impact on Louisiana education, literacy, and civic engagement since its founding in 1925.

9:00 am to 9:30 am
A.Z. Young Park, Author Tent D
Young Readers’ Choice Award Ceremony for Grades 6 to 8
Winner – Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas
Honor – Camp Scare by Delilah S. Dawson

9:45 am to 10:15 am
A.Z. Young Park, Author Tent D
Louisiana Readers’ Choice Award Ceremony for Grades K to 2
Winner – Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena
Honor – Anglerfish: The Seadevil of the Deep by Elaine M. Alexander

Noon to 12:45 pm
State Library, First Floor, Seminar Center
Louisiana Writer Award Ceremony Honoring Julie Kane