I find New Orleans to be one of America’s most iconic destinations, a unique mélange of distinct cultures, languages, flavors and smells, and a place where the discordant sounds of jazz, blues, early African, Caribbean, Creole, and zydeco music can be heard simultaneously from nearly every quarter. Last weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting the Big Easy while attending a conference organized by the Independent Book Publishing Association Exhibit at the American Libraries Association.  The … [Read more...]