About This Event
This panel delves into the human side of Carville’s history, told through letters, memoirs, and lived experiences that give voice to those once hidden from view. Featuring presenters Claire Manes, Out of the Shadow of Leprosy: The Carville Letters and Stories of the Landry Family, Pam Fessler, NPR correspondent and author of Carville’s Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice, and Anne Harmon Brett; The Disease: One Man's Journey Through a Life with Leprosy, and moderated by Marcia Gaudet, author ofCarville: Remembering Leprosy in America.
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Celebrate a decade of Louisiana storytelling at the 2026 Books Along the Teche Literary Festival, marking its 10th anniversary in historic downtown New Iberia. This beloved festival brings readers, writers, and culture enthusiasts together for a weekend filled with Southern literature, music, food, and community. From author talks and panel discussions to culinary experiences, live performances, and celebrations of local heritage, the festival showcases the heart and soul of the Bayou Teche region—all set against the charm of New Iberia’s historic district.
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