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Poet Julie Kane to Receive 26th Louisiana Writer Award

3/25/2025 - The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana proudly announces Julie Kane, celebrated poet and longtime educator, as the recipient of the 26th Louisiana Writer Award. The award is given annually by the Center to recognize outstanding contributions to Louisiana`s literary and intellectual life exemplified by a contemporary Louisiana writer`s body of work.

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Women's History Month program focuses on the life and work of Ellen Gilchrist

3/10/2025 - The Louisiana Center for the Book's annual Women's History Month program will focus on the life and work of Ellen Gilchrist, a Southern writer known for her novels, short stories, and poetry, several of which were set in New Orleans.

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2025 Black History Month program spotlights family stories from Shreveport Dairy

2/21/2025 - Stories about a Black-owned dairy that operated in Shreveport between 1907 and 1943 will be highlighted during the Louisiana Center for the Book's annual Black History Month presentation.

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Louisiana Center for the Book recognizes advocates for literacy with special award

12/16/2024 - Two longtime advocates for literacy in the state were recognized with a special award during the Louisiana Book Festival.

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Louisiana public library usage continues to climb

12/5/2024 - Public libraries in Louisiana recorded more than 10 million visits in 2023, marking double-digit growth over the prior year, newly released figures show, as libraries increased the number of programs offered, and the public used more Wi-Fi.

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Library cardholders can check out Louisiana State Parks with new program

9/24/2024 - Library cardholders in 18 parishes can now visit Louisiana's State Parks as part of a pilot program designed to get people exploring Louisiana.

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Louisiana Readers' Choice Program announces 2025-2026 nominated titles

9/5/2024 - Celebrating a quarter-century of instilling a love of reading among Louisiana students, the Louisiana Readers’ Choice program is excited to announce the 2025-2026 nominated titles.

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State Library and Louisiana Book Festival debut new websites

7/19/2024 - There are new looks on the web for the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana Book Festival.

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2023-2024 Louisiana Readers' Choice Award Winners Announced

5/13/2024 - More than 23,000 students across Louisiana read almost 81,000 books during the last year to select the winners of the 2023-2024 Louisiana Readers' Choice Awards.

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Louisiana poets gather for National Poetry Month 2024

4/3/2024 - The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana will celebrate National Poetry Month in April with the 14th annual Just Listen to Yourself: Louisiana's Poet Laureate Presents Louisiana Poets.

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Louisiana Native David Kirby to Receive 25th Louisiana Writer Award

4/1/2024 - The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana proudly announces poet and author David Kirby as the recipient of the 25th Louisiana Writer Award.

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