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.
 
Beignets for Breakfast started as a silly PowerPoint presentation with baby photos and verse to illustrate the family friendly Mardi Gras experience that New Orleanians know. Weiland was encouraging a friend to visit with her kids.
 
“The idea for a book grew as I watched my own children experience life through the lens of native New Orleanians.  During Mardi Gras 2019, I attempted to explain to them that all children do not experience Carnival season, or even know that it exists.  They found this news peculiar and difficult to process, as they know nothing other than ‘looking forward to Mardi Gras when the holidays have passed’…” Weiland explained.