SUSAN SCHADT PRESS TITLES

Who’s Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux?
A Family Album Cookbook

Marcelle Bienvenu, Foreword by Emeril Lagasse
Photography by Randy Krause Schmidt
October 29, 2024 · 9798989403448 · HC
$48.00 USD · 400 pages
10 in H x 9.5 in W
Cooking / Regional & Cultural / Cajun & Creole

Bienvenu to the new quintessential Cajun country cookbook that has been a favorite in the public consciousness for decades. Dubbed the "Queen of Cajun Cooking," renowned food writer and culinary historian Marcelle Bienvenu provides recipes for every season in this well-deserved reimagining of the classic Who's Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux?

Praised by The New York Times in 2009 as “...having what might be the best-named cookbook in America...”

The highly anticipated release of the new version promises to be a treasured addition, offering a tantalizing glimpse into South Louisiana's rich culinary heritage as Marcelle Bienvenu's savory legacy honors the authentic cuisine with lovingly curated family recipes accumulated over generations that appear alongside captivating stories of life on the bayou. Her home was "...a mecca for much cooking and eating. The old stove never got cold. We were not aware that we were assimilating any special kind of cuisine. We only knew that our food was good. Food and its preparation were at the center of our lives."

A celebration of tradition and flavor, Bienvenu's latest release showcases sumptuous color photography, including recipe photographs that bring her 200+ cherished recipes to life, archival family photographs, tablescapes, and more set in the Spanish moss-laden Bayou Têche.

With clear, easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips from Bienvenu’s Who's Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux? Bienvenu invites readers to savor the flavors of the bayou and experience the warmth of Southern hospitality from their kitchens, the perfect companion for seasoned chefs, aspiring home cooks, and those interested in the folkways of South Louisiana.

Becky Fos and Her World of Color

Elizabeth Konecni Art by Becky Fos
November 19, 2024 · 9798989403455 · HC
$19.99 USD · 40 pages
10 in H x 10 in W
Juvenile Fiction / Ages 6 to 8

With original artwork showcased in a collectible children’s book, dive into the vibrant kaleidoscopic world of one of Louisiana’s most talented artists, Becky Fos.

From her famous crowned pelicans, to portraits of powerful figures like Louis Armstrong and Frida Kahlo, Becky Fos is one of the most well-known and acclaimed contemporary artists in Louisiana. Her paintings grace the walls of homes and businesses all across the region, and now children will be able to study a wide selection of her paintings up close and as often as they’d like.

Through gentle verse, Becky Fos and Her World of Color details Becky’s artistic process and techniques. Children will get an incredible behind-the-scenes perspective of one of Louisiana’s rising stars–they’ll learn that she sketches her paintings first and that, instead of a paintbrush, she uses a palette knife–a tool that she glides across the canvas in flat strokes of thick, layered color.

Becky’s vibrant and dramatic paintings come to life on every page, inspiring children to exercise their own creativity and self-expression right alongside her. Turn to the last four pages of the book to create your own version of some of Becky’s famous scenes.

Lila Said No!

Kiki Frayard, Illustrated by Aileen Bennett
October 15, 2024 · 9798989403431 · HC
$21.99 USD · 40 pages
10 in H x 10 in W
Juvenile Fiction / Ages 3 to 7

A sharp-witted story about the antics of a charmingly defiant four-year-old girl simply delighted to test the will and patience of her well-meaning parents.

Lila regularly says "no" to her parents’ daily requests like getting dressed for school and taking a bath. Somehow the tail has begun to wag the dog and her parents don’t know what to do. Lila refuses to do anything unless she is rewarded with a treat.

The book tackles this ever-so-common aspect of the parent-child relationship with both humor and authenticity as parents with the best of intentions who do in fact know better, willingly walk into a trap set up by their own child.

(Oh dear! Lila will be late for school!)
So her mother says, if you get dressed for school, I’ll give you a treat.
Wonder of wonders...
Lila got dressed right away.

When a strong, willful child finds success, she can wield her newfound power with unflinching resolve. But, as parents know all too well, sometimes big problems require simple solutions.

Lila Said No! is one of those rare books that hits just the right note. With its powerfully snappy and repetitive dialogue, colloquial phrases, and spectacular comedic timing, Lila Said No is an immensely gratifying read. While parents will empathize, children will be amused at Lila’s silly and audacious antics—ones they know she shouldn’t get away with, but nonetheless love to see her try.

Lila’s spunk and spirit shine in the pitch perfect illustrations.

Tractor Dance

Matt Forrest Esenwine, Illustrated by Jen Taylor
October 8, 2024 · 9798989403424 · BB
$12.99 USD · 24 pages
6.25 in H x 7.25 in W
Juvenile Fiction / Ages 0 to 3

As night falls on the farm, join Tractor and his friends as they kick-up their wheels for a farm-wide hoedown! Children will love to see their favorite farm equipment come to life in this clever rhyming story with a musical twist.

From the crickets and frogs, to the cats and dogs—everyone is invited to the barnyard hoedown! With banjos strumming and accordions humming, the big farm machines can’t help but dance the night away! Children will delight in the late-night rhythmic antics of their beloved farm machines, like the plow who loves to polka and the tractor doing a jig.

Tractor Dance is a warm and light-hearted story that merges the worlds of farm equipment and music and dance. Charming illustrations infuse delightful personalities in every baler, combine and backhoe. The story offers a new and refreshing angle to these big machines that spawn so much curiosity and interest in young children. It’s a story both parents and children will reach for again and again—cozying up together for a short bedtime story and tuning in to their favorite farm machine melody.

Nana Nana

Nate Bertone, Illustrated by James Claridades
September 17, 2024 · 9798989403417 · HC
$19.99 USD · 52 pages
8.5 in H x 11 in W
Juvenile Fiction / Ages 5 to 7

A comforting multigenerational story and powerful resource for children with a loved one diagnosed with Dementia—tackling big feelings and encouraging openness, compassion, and understanding.

Nana Nana illustrates the sweet relationship between a boy and his beloved grandmother as they both grapple with changes associated with her Alzheimer’s diagnosis and its painful, winding path. In his brilliant debut title, author Nate Bertone captures the experience of dementia told from a child's perspective.

Initially, Nana is having a hard time doing the things she and Nate used to enjoy together. She has started to forget the words to her favorite songs, Nate's birthday, and even his name. But as the book progresses, Nana's memory deteriorates even more, and her symptoms escalate to include changes in personality and behavior.

The love bleeds off the page in the incredibly emotive illustrations by James Claridades. Nana Nana gives children a better understanding of Alzheimer’s and how to handle the changes in their loved ones. The conversation between Nate and Nana flows so beautifully and organically, and the tone is optimistic. Nate consistently exhibits incredible compassion for his Nana. He is patient with her, and he is kind. This book begs the question, “What happens if we just play along like children do?"

Nate’s innocent but perceptive questions show children that it’s OK to ask questions and have big feelings. It's okay to notice changes in someone, and it’s OK to be sad.

Nana Nana shines a unique and compassionate light upon a subject that can oftentimes be uncomfortable or scary for children. The conversational journey between Nate and his Nana is warm, tangible, and approachable, but the impact is profound. Their story allows for a greater understanding of such a confusing and heart-wrenching disease—opening the door for further conversation and ultimately proving that love always remains.

Lynn Wyatt

Ronda Carman, Foreword by Elton John
FALL 2025 · 9798987478097 · HC
$60.00 USD · 324 pages
12 in H x 10 in W
Biography & Autobiography / Fashion

Beautiful, witty, charming, entertaining, lively, and loyal—all words that describe Lynn Wyatt. An extraordinary woman who is fiercely dedicated to family, friends, philanthropy, arts, and fashion.

Lynn Wyatt is a treasure trove of beautiful images, letters, and memorabilia celebrating her life, style, and philanthropic endeavors.

An International Best Dressed inductee, she is a true tastemaker who continues to influence fashion and the arts today. Celebrated for her kindness and personal style, Lynn transcends many glamorous eras and continues to be an enduring figure of taste and style.

From her friendship with Truman Capote and dancing at Studio 54, to parties at Andy Warhol’s Factory, she has been a genuine influence in America’s cultural landscape.

The cover is a portrait of Lynn Wyatt by Andy Warhol and in the pages of Lynn Wyatt, readers see her incredible life captured by such legends as Slim Aarons, Andy Warhol, Helmut Newton, and Norman Parkinson. Through beautiful photography, this book will explore her continuing influence in the spheres of art, society, fashion, and philanthropy.

Elephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy

Patricia Austin, Illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Baratta

November 14, 2023 · 9798987478035 · HC
$19.99 USD · 32 pages
10 in H x 10 in W
Juvenile Fiction / Ages 5 to 11

Elephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy is a collection of twenty-four picture poems that explores the realm of human emotion. Each poem links an animal with an emotion and uses sensory imagery to spark childlike wonder, paint word pictures to ponder, and see the world from a new perspective.

Elephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy evokes metaphoric thinking in young readers. From the “Mosquito of Worry” and “Snail of Anticipation” to the “Hummingbird of Happiness” and “Lanternfish of Love,” the poems vary in tone—some light, some dark, some humorous, and some serious. The animals represent a diversity of species, including mammals, reptiles, cephalopods, mollusks, fish, insects, arachnids, and birds.

Whether hopeful, frustrated, surprised, or content, these picture poems help illustrate the emotional spectrum that encompasses the human experience and bridge a gap in understanding so that children are better equipped to label their feelings.

For teachers, parents, and caregivers, the poems open space for discussions about social-emotional learning, which, now more than ever, are needed conversations.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Madison Webb, Illustrated by Mellissa Moore

October 17, 2023 · 9798987478073 · HC
$19.99 USD · 24 pages
11 in H x 8.5 in W
Juvenile Fiction / Ages 4 to 8

Every young reader will delight in Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This treasurable, collectable and coveted of New Orleans' famed Mardi Gras celebrations comes alive through this vibrant family-friendly picture book that highlights the culture, diversity frivolity, and spirit of one of America's most beloved cities.

Madison's rhyming verses are crisp and refreshing, and they offer an infusion of local vocabulary is often familiar to children of New Orleans and fun to learn for people of all ages. Experience the floats, the bands, the beads, and the grandeur. The gorgeous gallery-quality illustrations bring the pages to life and transport readers into the heart of the region's beloved celebrations with an incredible sense of detail, emotion, and local flavor. The book celebrates Mardi Gras in all its glory.

From Twelfth Night to Fat Tuesday, this is the story for the those who love New Orleans' Carnival season. Highlighted by iconic landmarks and revered Mardi Gras customs and traditions. Mardi Gras In New Orleans is carnival personified.

Every year, New Orleans undergoes a most brilliant transformation. Energy radiates through all quarters of the city. Decorations go up, the smell of cinnamon and king cakes waft through the air, and the city's tempo starts to climb. Right at the outset, readers will jump in and witness the dynamic and unity that engulfs the city.

In the end, though, readers will appreciate that Mardi Gras is about something far greater-it's about community and the spirit that binds us all together. The story of New Orleans' world-renowned Carnival season is a moment in time, and now it's one you can visit again and again.

A Little Book About Fire (and the people that have it inside them)

Written and Illustrated by Aileen Bennett

Sept 12, 2023 · 9798987478011 · HC
$22.95 USD · 48 pages
7.5 in H x 5.5 in W
Body, Mind & Spirit / Inspiration & Personal Growth

Burning within each one of us is the promise of a flame. Sometimes it’s a wildfire, or just an ember, or it might even be kindling in need of a spark. This book is the flint and steel to set your heart ablaze. It’s an introspective look into how we might harness what’s inside us and live life in all its brilliance. It is a beautifully illustrated story that appeals to our humanity – reminding us of who we are and what we are capable of. From the quirky mind of Aileen Bennett this little book feels like a best friend who can see the real you and believes in everything you can be.

Classical Shindig: Amateur Artistry From the Simple to the Sublime

Written by Michael Harold & Quinn Peeper

Aug. 29, 2023 · 9798985071368 · HC
$60.00 USD · 3855 pages
11 in H x 9 in W
DESIGN / Decorative Arts

Make the acquaintance of two of New Orleans’ most beloved hosts and concert pianists, Michael and Quinn, who sure do know their shindigs. From seasonal celebrations to iconic book clubs to lavish parties for family, friends, and non-profits, Michael and Quinn have seen, done, and decorated it all.

Enjoy the pairs’ authentic sense of style and design in their lush home and garden while exploring the joys of throwing unique and personal events. The pages are filled with hundreds of delightful photographs captured by twelve renowned Southern photographers that showcase the abundance of Michael and Quinn’s nineteenth century home. Come away with entertaining, hosting, and interior design tips and tricks that even an amateur can execute.

Complete with thirty recipes for every occasion, QR codes of recorded concertos, delightful stories from Mississippi County, Arkansas, to the streets of New Orleans, and by way of New York to include the British monarchy and everyone in between—there’s nothing these two won’t do to celebrate their love of food, music, and people.

LILA DURAY: A Collection of Delightfully Delectable Poems

Emily Morrison, Illustrated by Aileen Bennett

March 14, 2023 · 9798985071351 · HC
$24.95 USD · 112 pages
8.75 in H x 6.75 in W
Juvenile Fiction / Poetry · Grade 2 to 6 · Ages 7 - 12

Inspired by Shel Silverstein, Emily Morrison stretches the bounds of imagination and enchantment in this collection infused with humor, empathy, profound truths, and delightful characters. The clever interplay of Aileen Bennett’s illustrations draws the reader into the nuances of the words as they come alive in the reader’s mind.

Readers are introduced to Lila Duray—a quirky, book-loving girl with a passion for writing and whose author, Emily Morrison, has a penchant for poetry. Surrounded by an equally outrageous cast of characters, Lila Duray: A Collection of Delightfully Delectable Poems invokes whimsy in the ordinary and puts the extra in the extraordinary.

Let your imagination run wild, go on a safari, a race against time, or an adventure in outer space. Morrison stretches the bounds of imagination and enchantment in this collection infused with humor, empathy, and profound truths.

Lila Duray is meant to be shared and often read aloud. It may even inspire young readers to write their own poetry. This book will be cherished by readers of all ages. Perfect for gifting or special occasions, this collector’s item will be treasured for years to come.

The Little Book of King Cake

Matt Haines, Illustrated by Aileen Bennett

December 27, 2022 · 9798985071344 · HC
32 pages · $21.95
10 in W x10 in H
Juvenile Fiction / Ages 4 to 8

WHAT COLOR IS GOODNESS?

A Poem by Emily Morrison, Artwork by Pam McDonnell
November 1, 2022
ISBN 9798985071337 | Hardcover | 44 pages
$22.95 USD, $29.95 CAD
Philosophy / Ethics & Moral Philosophy

MUTTS: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds

Written and Photographed by Olivia Grey Pritchard
September 20, 2022
ISBN 9781733634175 | Hardcover | 256 pages
$45.00 USD
Pets / Dogs

BEYOND BEYOND: A Chance Encounter, An Online Courtship & The Language of Love

Roz Lewy & Ralph Insinger
September 13, 2022
ISBN 9798985071320 | Hardcover | 216 pages
$26.50 USD
Memoirs