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Kirstie Myvett

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Praline Lady

​In nineteenth-century New Orleans, a praline lady strolls the French Quarter, selling her delectable sweets. These entrepreneur women of color were once a common sight in the neighborhood. Young readers will go along with this praline lady as she makes her pralines, sells them from her basket, and grows her business.

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Publication Date: November 2, 2020
Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781455625291​

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About Kirstie

Kirstie Myvett resides in the rich cultural city of New Orleans with her family. She enjoys foreign films, visits to the beach, and playing board games. She was fortunate to live in Taiwan and Brazil where she developed a deep respect and admiration for different cultures.

Kirstie is cofounder of KidLit in Color and believes that representation matters in all places and spaces, especially in the pages of books. She is a frequent contributor to Black New Orleans Mom blog, and her work has been featured in Country Roads Magazine.

​Her debut picture book, PRALINE LADY, was published in November 2020 by Pelican Publishing.

You can learn more about Kirstie at kirstiemyvett.com.
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