Acclaimed writers Walter Isaacson and Michael Lewis will be joined onstage by two authors on our Young Writers’ Council to discuss the craft of writing and their origins as New Orleanians. They will respond to questions generated by the 1st-3rd graders of our After School Program, one of whom will be moderating the discussion!

This event was inspired by our King Cake origin stories workshop series, in which young authors write origin about our sweetest Mardi Gras tradition: the King Cake. Where did the King Cake from? Why is there a baby inside of it?! During the Carnival season, our writers’ stories will be shared on King Cake boxes by Gracious Bakery, inspired by our Pizza Poetry program.

We’ll enjoy king cake and other treats, plus champagne and coffee, at the Origin Stories event at our Youth Writing Center. Please join us for this exciting, unique conversation during Carnival. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here.