{"product_id":"the-parade-at-home-a-collection-of-photographs-and-creative-writing-about-how-new-orleans-celebrated-mardi-gras-during-the-pandemic-9798218566067","title":"The Parade at Home: a collection of photographs and creative writing about how New Orleans celebrated Mardi Gras during the pandemic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Parade at Home captures the resilience and creativity of New Orleans during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the spirit of Mardi Gras faced an unprecedented challenge. Instead of silencing Carnival, neighborhoods banded together to transform their celebrations, illustrating the deep connection between community, culture, and tradition. Featuring stunning photographs and soulful voices- such as Al \"Carnival Time\" Johnson, Bryan Batt, Rockin' Dopsie, Amanda Jones, and a foreword by Big Freedia- this book tells the story of how Mardi Gras is more than just an event; it's a way of life. Arranged by neighborhoods, The Parade at Home highlights the unique character of each area while showcasing the unity and hope that define New Orleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAymami, Frank:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Frank L. Aymami III, photojournalist of The Parade at Home by The Book Project LLC, is an award-winning freelance photographer. A recipient of the Hal Ledet President's Print Photography Award, Frank is celebrated by the Press Club of New Orleans and is a member of the New Orleans Photo Alliance. Prestigious previous clients include Children's Hospital, Smithsonian Design Museum, The National World War II Museum, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, and Zatarains, just to name a few. www.eye-creative.com\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMankin, Monica:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Monica Mankin, editor and designer of The Parade at Home, holds an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Idaho, Moscow. She served as Poetry Editor for the interdisciplinary journal The Turnip Truck(s) from 2015-2022 and is a Professor of English at Delgado Community College. She hosts the podcast The English 101 Experiment and is co-owner of The Book Project, LLC. More about her can be found at her website: www.moneikōn.com\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarshall, Misty:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Misty Marshall, an editor and writer of The Parade at Home, is a performer and educator. She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) where she sits on her regional board's Conservatory Committee, a Studio Member of The Globe Theatre in London (Shakespeare's Globe), a former American Idol Hollywood semi-finalist (season 2), she sits on the LA Lt. Governor's Music Commission Advisory Board, is the Executive Director of Empowerment thru Arts LLC, and is a co-owner of The Book Project LLC.","brand":"Book Project, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779405021458,"sku":"9798218566067","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0aa993bf-5aa6-4680-972a-dd8a597cf103.jpg?v=1765369220","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-parade-at-home-a-collection-of-photographs-and-creative-writing-about-how-new-orleans-celebrated-mardi-gras-during-the-pandemic-9798218566067","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}