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The New Orleans E-book Pageant at Tulane College is returning for its fourth 12 months. The not too long ago launched listing of audio system consists of Connie Chung, Anthony Fauci, Roxane Homosexual, John Grisham, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Bob Woodward. Over 100 nationwide bestselling and critically acclaimed authors shall be on the occasion, which shall be held March 27-29, 2025. Tulane alumni, college, and employees may even be featured.

“The rising affect and attain of the E-book Fest enable us to deliver extra native, regional and nationwide residents – and particularly households – to campus to expertise the information, experience and works of right this moment’s main thinkers, writers and kids’s authors,” Tulane President Michael A. Fitts stated in a information launch.

Occasions throughout the competition will embody panel discussions, moderated conversations, lectures, ebook signings and household packages. Household Day on Saturday, March 29 shall be held within the Avron B. Fogelman Area within the Devlin Fieldhouse, and embody readings, leisure and literary-themed actions.

Cheryl Landrieu, writer and former New Orleans First Girl, and Walter Isaacson, a bestselling biographer and the Leonard A. Lauder Professor of American Historical past and Values in Tulane’s College of Liberal Arts are the co-chairs. Gayle Benson, New Orleans Saints Proprietor and Pelicans Governor, is an honorary co-chair.

“This free programming is made potential by ebook lovers who consider within the energy of tales to attach us. Their assist ensures that readers of all ages and backgrounds can expertise the magic of participating with authors and one another, proper right here in one of many world’s biggest cities,” Cheryl Landrieu stated in a information launch.

The occasion is free and open to the general public. For registration and extra info go to bookfest.tulane.edu.