A Crawfish Tale

Come along on an unforgettable adventure with a very special blue crawfish!

In this playful picture book, our curious little traveler sets off from a quiet rice paddy to explore the wild and wonderful ecosystems of the Gulf Coast. Along the way, the crawfish catches a ride on a brown pelican soaring toward the swamp, meets blue crabs splashing in the brackish water, and even hitches a lift with a friendly alligator headed for the beach. After a visit with a hermit crab collecting seashells by the shore, the tiny explorer takes one final flight with a seagull back home to where the journey began.

Along the way, the little crawfish learns that home is where our roots begin-and being a little different (even a little blue) is something to celebrate.

Born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana, just outside the vibrant city of New Orleans, I feel incredibly fortunate to have grown up in such a colorful and unique place. The rich culture and ecological beauty of Louisiana helped inspire A Crawfish Tale, a story that offers readers a small taste of the state's incredible wildlife-with a flavor that's unmistakably Southern. But don't worry... we won't be eatin' this crawfish.
Illustrating this book was an especially joyful experience and gave me a chance to explore new ways to express my creativity. While layering words onto a blank page may be a new medium for me, storytelling has always lived in my heart.
I believe everyone has a story worth sharing, and this one was inspired by my own pet crawfish, who was, in fact, blue. Each of us spends a lifetime discovering the best way to tell our story—through the work we do, the art we create, the music we make, or the children we raise. In our own small ways, we all leave a mark on the world. I hope you enjoy the small dent I've made.