Big Boot Books

Reading at Behrman Elementary and St. Mary’s Academy

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit two schools, Behrman Elementary and St. Mary’s Academy. These visits were both very special to me. I was invited to read to the students at St. Mary’s by Mrs. Beemis, my pre-k teacher at St. Leo the Great, who also served as my barber at the time.…

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April 21, 2013

Readings

Fund Dat takes 3rd Place at Start Up Weekend New Orleans

This weekend I had the opportunity to participate in Start Up Weekend New Orleans. My team worked very hard and we came in 3rd place. Last Friday, everyone at Start Up Weekend had the opportunity to pitch an idea that they wanted to work on over the next three days. On Friday, I pitched FundDat,…

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April 9, 2013

New Orleans, Press & Reviews

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Alex McConduit visits Jackson

Sorry for the late post but I’ve been a little busy lately.. So here we go!!! Last week I had the opportunity to visit Jackson, MS and a few of it’s schools. I also had a book signing at Lemuria Books to finish up my trip. During my trip, I visited New Woodville Heights Elementary,…

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March 6, 2013

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Alex McConduit Set to Sign Books at Lemuria Books and Visit Jackson Schools

I will be at Lemuria Books Tuesday, February 26th from 5pm to 6pm signing and reading, The Little Who Dat, Who Didn’t & Snowballs for All. The book signing will be my last stop during my whirlwind trip through Jackson. The visit starts with a stop at Woodville Heights Elementary where I will speak to…

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February 25, 2013

Events

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Reading & Signing at Barnes & Noble in Mandeville Tuesday, Feb 19th at 10:30am

Come out to Barnes & Noble in Mandeville Tuesday, February 19th at 10:30am to see me read my two books, The Little Who Dat, Who Didn’t & Snowballs for All. I haven’t been to this location yet but I’m grateful that they’ve carried my books in the past. I’ll be reading during their Tuesday Toddler…

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February 18, 2013

Events, Readings

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Black History Celebration at Belle Chasse Academy

Thanks to Mr. Kael Saloy and my new BFF Ms. Treva for getting me out to Belle Chasse Academy’s Black History Celebration today. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I hope I left the kids with a life altering message. I had the privilege of seeing The Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians dance and learned more…

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February 15, 2013

Events, Readings

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Fat Monday at the French Market – Reading “The Little Who Dat, Who Didn’t” at 1pm

Bring the kids out to the French Quarter’s Lundi Gras celebration… FAT MONDAY AT THE FRENCH MARKET to hear me read The Little Who Dat, Who Didn’t. My reading begins at 1pm. The event will take place at 1008 N. Peters St, RIGHT IN THE FRENCH MARKET, on Monday, February 11th from 10am to 4pm.…

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February 10, 2013

Events, Readings

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Alex McConduit hosting Future Focus TONIGHT w/ guest Dr. Jee Yeoun Ko

Tonight, my friend Delfeayo Marsalis has given me the opportunity to take over as host of Future Focus. We’ll be going LIVE tonight on NOA-TV Ch 8 at 9pm. Our guest for tonight’s show will be Dr. Jee Yeoun Ko. Dr. Jee Yeoun Ko, a native Korean cellist, began piano at age 5 and won…

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February 7, 2013

Future Focus

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Saturday 2/2: Book Signing at the Freret Street Market

I’ll be signing books at the Freret Street Market THIS SATURDAY from 12 – 5pm. This will be my first time as a vendor at the Freret Street Market and I’m happy to have the opportunity. This will be one of the few (if not the only) markets going on during the Super Bowl and…

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January 31, 2013

Events

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2/1/13 BOOK SIGNING: at A Tisket A Tasket Books & Gifts in the French Quarter

Once again, my dear friend Lisa has given me the opportunity to hold a book signing at her store, A Tisket A Tasket Books & Gifts, THIS Friday from 2pm – 4pm! This would usually be a pretty normal Friday but this time it will be a little different BECAUSE IT IS SUPER BOWL WEEKEND!…

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January 29, 2013

Events

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