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Renowned national authors Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Kiese Laymon and Cleo Wade will discuss “Race in America” in the next New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University virtual discussion on Wednesday, June 17 at 5 p.m. CDT.

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Tulane to host virtual discussion on “Race in America” with renowned authors Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Cleo Wade and Kiese Laymon
June 15, 2020

Sheba Turk will moderate a virtual discussion with Sarah M. Broom about Broom’s first and bestselling book, The Yellow House, a memoir about her family’s history in New Orleans, which won the 2019 National Book Award for Nonfiction.

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Tulane to host virtual discussion with Sheba Turk and bestselling author Sarah M. Broom on May 28
May 25, 2020

Tulane best-selling authors Walter Isaacson and John Barry will host a virtual discussion on Wednesday, April 29 at 5 p.m.

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Tulane University best-selling authors Walter Isaacson, John Barry to host virtual discussion on April 29
April 27, 2020

The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University has canceled its inaugural event for 2020, citing concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University cancels inaugural event
March 11, 2020

Leonard A. Lauder, who spent three decades as chief executive officer of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., has made a gift to establish The Leonard A. Lauder Professor of American History and Values. (photo courtesy of the The Estée Lauder Companies)

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Leonard A. Lauder funds Tulane University professorship on American history and values
March 9, 2020

The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University will feature more than 100 authors, including 11 children’s authors.

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The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announces complete lineup, ticket information
March 9, 2020

(l-r): Dr. Gabriel Morley, New Orleans Public Library, Robin Forman, Tulane University, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Cheryl Landrieu, Co-Chair, Denise McConduit, children's author and Judy Newman, Scholastic.

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The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University Partners with Scholastic and City of New Orleans for Family Day Lineup of Children’s Authors
February 10, 2020