What I Know to Be True

What I Know to Be True is a heartfelt tribute to southern Louisiana from the author and illustrator of Carnival Time in My Mind.

With colorful local imagery and simple rhymes, this board book captures the essence of New Orleans living and the deep bond between reader and child. Perfect for bedtime reading to newborns and toddlers, it shares a message of love that resonates with every turn of the page. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this delightful book is a warm celebration of the connection we cherish with the little ones in our lives.

Abby Greenbaum Roniger is a native New Orleanian with a love of Louisiana and New Orleans history and culture. She graduated from Louisiana State University then moved to Burlington, Vermont, where she earned a master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Vermont. Abby has since returned to her home state, where she worked within the science and food industries in South Louisiana. She resides in Mandeville with her husband and young son. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and baking and is an avid LSU sports fan.

Abby shares a special bond with illustrator Eleanore Krentel Pitard. The two are cousins and grew up celebrating Mardi Gras together on St. Charles Avenue. Eleanore obtained her master’s degree in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans, where she discovered her true calling: teaching. She now teaches AP Art History and AP Studio Art and Design while also spearheading the ceramics program at her alma mater, St. Scholastica Academy in Covington, Louisiana, where she currently resides with her husband, their three children, and their dog Sam.