Family Fun Day - John Scott Center
I was invited to read PRALINE LADY at the John Scott Center earlier this month. Years ago, I did a special donor project which featured...
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Kirstie Myvett
- May 22
GenFest at New Orleans Public Library
When I saw Dr. Antoinette Harrell's name on the panel for GenFest, I knew I'd be attending. So on March 9th, I headed to GenFest hosted...
Kirstie Myvett
- Jan 17
New Year New Goals
Below are some goals I’d like to focus on this year regarding my writing. I always keep it very simple and allow myself to deviate or go...
Kirstie Myvett
- Aug 24, 2023
Breaking Down Biographies for Children - George Ferris
I've been obsessed with children's biographies lately as I finalize the revisions on a bio I've been working on for two years! I love...
Kirstie Myvett
- Jul 6, 2023
Trip to Washington, D.C.
My family and I recently returned from a trip to D.C. and Maryland. We had a wonderful time touring the museums and monuments. If you've...
Kirstie Myvett
- Apr 3, 2022
The Moss Picker
Publisher’s Weekly announcement It’s a great feeling to FINALLY be able to announce what my next picture book is about. My Instagram post...
Kirstie Myvett
- Mar 2, 2022
Estate Sale-ing
When I was a little girl my Mom and Grandma went garage sale-ing all the time. They’d wake up early Saturday morning with their circled...
Kirstie Myvett
- Feb 20, 2022
Louisiana Children’s Museum
I had a delightful time reading PRALINE LADY at the children’s museum today. My teen was the photographer, hubs videographer (see insta),...
Kirstie Myvett
- Feb 5, 2022
Happy Chinese New Year – a trip down memory lane
I created a scrapbook of my time living in Taiwan My first time celebrating Chinese New Year was in Taiwan in 1994, and it was really...
Kirstie Myvett
- Jan 15, 2022
2nd Book Contract Signed!
This week I had the pleasure of signing my second picture book contract! I am so grateful to be given this opportunity again. You see, I...
Kirstie Myvett
- Nov 15, 2021
A pleasant surprise at B&N
It’s a great feeling to see your book on display at the local bookstore. Last week, I visited Barnes & Noble with my teen and moseyed...
Kirstie Myvett
- Oct 25, 2021
Estate Sale Treasure
I recently went to an estate sale where I came upon this picture and immediately loved it. Of course, the Praline Lady with her basket on...
Kirstie Myvett
- Jul 14, 2021
National Pralines Day
June 24, 2021 was National Pralines Day and I was thrilled to share Titine’s story on social media. “He who has not tasted Titine’s...
Kirstie Myvett
- Apr 14, 2021
Reviews that count
Recently I was thinking about how my publisher really dropped the ball and didn’t get any reputable reviews for my book, Praline Lady. At...
Kirstie Myvett
- Mar 11, 2021
World Read Aloud Day 2021
WRAD 2021 – excuse the tired face it was early 🙂 World Read Aloud Day was on February 3, 2021. I was honored to participate and read...
Kirstie Myvett
- Feb 22, 2021
Praline Lady word search puzzle and coloring sheet
Attached is a printable word puzzle with words from my book Praline Lady. The publisher also sent me a coloring sheet with illustrations...
Kirstie Myvett
- Dec 5, 2020
Country Roads Magazine – The Praline Ladies
My article “The Praline Ladies” was recently featured in the December issue of Country Roads Magazine. I really enjoyed writing it and...
Kirstie Myvett
- Oct 5, 2020
I Wrote Praline Lady to Honor the Black People Behind Praline’s History
I wrote a guest blog article at WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS detailing why I wrote Praline Lady. You can read all about it by clicking here
Kirstie Myvett
- Jan 21, 2019
Praline Lady
In the 19th and 20th centuries, many African American women sold goods on the streets of the French Quarter (and throughout the United...
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