MY ART SHOW AT BARRISTER'S

I am busy this week preparing for my solo show at Barrister's Gallery, which opens this Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 - 9 pm. The show will feature new drawings and paintings, along with some of my wood and stone sculpture. Keeping my fingers crossed for nice weather, which will allow visitors to linger and mingle in Barrister's courtyard over a glass of wine. If you're in the neighborhood, please come. And if you can't make the opening, the show runs until March 1.
2331 St. Claude Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
504-710-4506

NEW BOOK IN THE WORKS!

I have just finished working on the prototype of a new children's photo book. It traces the coming of age of a baby goose literally from egg to young adulthood. It tells a simple story in the goose's voice as he learns to walk, eat grass, swim, cross the road, and get along with other animals, all under the watchful tutelage of his Mom and Dad, with an extended family of grandparents, aunts and uncles looking on. Along the way, he has close encounters with squirrels, nutria and a very scary snake. My intention is to charm and amuse young readers (and their parents), but the book also contains some messages about families, nurture, growing up, and learning to function socially. The hero is a thoughtful and sensitive little goose who sometimes gets into trouble but always feels the love and protection of his family as he tries to figure out the world he was born into. Above all, he loves to have fun!

"SOME BIRDS"—THE FILM

My presentation and reading of "Some Birds" at Octavia books went well, thanks mainly to some very bright and attentive kids who interacted with me as I showed and talked about the photos in my children's book. They were especially impressed by the Anhinga spreading his wings like a vampire, but also liked the Whistling Ducks kissing each other on the beak and the ducks trying to read the "No Fishing" signs in Audubon Park lagoon. Thanks to the parents who brought these wonderful kids, and to all who showed up to chat and buy the book. And a big thank you to Tom Lowenberg and Judith Lafitte for welcoming me and "Some Birds" to Octavia books.

For a video recap of my presentation click here:

To buy now online:

http://www.octaviabooks.com/product/some-birds-sylvaine-sancton

See my website: sylvainesancton.com

TALKING ABOUT "SOME BIRDS" ON WWNO—FRENCH ACCENT AND ALL

My interview with Susan Larson on WWNO (89.9) aired Tuesday. Unaccustomed as I am by media appearances, I was s bit nervous at first, but Susan is a pro and immediately put me at ease. I was pleased with the final edited version, which eliminated all the hesitations and meanderings and made me sound more coherent than I probably am. But they couldn't change my French accent!

You can hear the interview on the WWNO site by following this link:
http://wwno.org/post/reading-life-atlas-birds-and-bird

(My segment starts at 10:04 into the show if you want to skip ahead to it.)

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BOOK EVENTS THIS WEEK

A big week for "Some Birds..."

• Last Saturday, I attended the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge and signed my book at three stands: Pelican Publishing, Alliance Française, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

• My interview with Susan Larson on WWNO (89.9) airs on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 1:30 pm; Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 pm; Sunday, Nov. 10, at noon. Also available via podcast on wwno.org.

• Signing at Barnes & Noble, 3414 Hwy 190, Ste. 10, Mandeville, LA 70471, on Friday, Nov. 8, 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

• Presentation and signing at Octavia Books, 513 Octavia Street, New Orleans 70115, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm. 

(See invitation: http://www.octaviabooks.com/event/sylvaine-sancton-some-birds)

Please visit my website: www.sylvainesancton.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/SOME-BIRDS-by-Sylvaine-Sancton/277423012401411

WWNO INTERVIEW AND LOUISIANA BOOK FESTIVAL

New Orleans's premier book maven, Susan Larson, interviewed me for her "Reading Life" show on WWNO last Monday. We talked about my new book "Some Birds..." and my work as a sculptor and painter. The recorded interview will be broadcast on Tuesday 11/5 at 1:30; Friday 11/8 at 7:30 pm; and Sunday 11/10 at noon. (Also available as podcast at wwno.org.) This Saturday, 11/2, I will be signing "Some Birds..." at the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge at the Alliance Française stand, the Pelican Publishing stand, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) stand. Hope to see some of you there!

To buy "Some Birds..." now online:
Pelican Publishing
http://www.pelicanpub.com/products.php?cat=1526&filter=sancton
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Sylvaine-Sancton/e/B00E94R6U0/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

BOOK SIGNING OCTOBER 18

Preparing to give a presentation/signing of "Some Birds..." at Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70002. Friday, October 18, 7 pm - 8:30 p.m. I will give an interactive presentation of the book and would love to have some book-loving kids to interact with—plus their parents and/or grandparents.