Pop into Octavia Books on local shopping Saturday in Uptown New Orleans! Jeanette Weiland’s Beignets for Breakfast book will awaken children to what makes New Orleans such a great place to grow up or visit. Iconic New Orleans landmarks and revered cultural and culinary traditions come to life through Weiland’s playful rhyming verses and Allison Lemon’s vivid illustrations.

Beignets for Breakfast has already achieved incredible advance praise. Buy your copy at Octavia Books , 513 Octavia St, New Orleans, LA 70115, and get it signed by the author. The 32 page 10x10 hard-cover book with dust jacket is written for children ages 2-7 and those young at heart.