New Orleans and Historical Fiction

In a conversation co-facilitated by Annell Lopez and Presley Rogers, two authors discuss navigating the. complex history of New Orleans through the lens of historical fiction.

Richard Robbins and Elisa Speranza explore the art of blending historical fact with imagination, They will also discuss the challenges and rewards of writing about a place with such a layered history, where cultural influences, social change, music, food, and community intersect.

Free and open to the public; donations gratefully accepted. Donations support One Book One New Orleans' year-round work.

The Andre Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice is accessible to community members who require mobility-related ADA accommodations. Parking near the venue is free, though somewhat limited. The nearest RTA stop is at N. Broad and Columbus.