Louise's Garden: A Governor's Mansion Story - Hardcover

by Alysson Foti Bourque (Author), Sharon Landry (Author), Madi Hannan (Illustrator)

In the heart of Louisiana, where cypress trees sing and flavors tell stories, young Louise and her loyal pup Cani set off on a delightful garden adventure at the Louisiana Governor's Mansion. With baskets in hand and curiosity leading the way, the duo explores rows of vibrant vegetables--searching for the perfect ingredients to create a true Cajun feast.

From crunchy peppers to juicy tomatoes, each stop in the garden brings new discoveries, playful moments, and lessons about where food comes from and how it brings people together. Along the way, Louise learns that cooking isn't just about recipes--it's about culture, community, and a little bit of love.

Written by First Lady Sharon Landry and Alysson Foti Bourque, this charming picture book celebrates Louisiana pride, farm-to-table traditions, and the joy of sharing a meal. Perfect for young readers, it's a flavorful journey filled with friendship, curiosity, and Southern charm.

Author Biography

Alysson Foti Bourque is an award-winning children's book author, creator of The Alycat Series, and founder of Expound Publicity. A former teacher and attorney, she now inspires young readers through storytelling that promotes confidence, creativity, and perseverance.

First Lady Sharon Landry is the loving wife of Louisiana's 57th Governor, Jeff Landry. A native of New Iberia and the proud mother of their son, JT, she believes in inspiring Louisiana's children to learn, imagine, and dream big.

Madi Hannan is a local science teacher whose artistic side hustle has been spreading joy across the New Orleans area since she was 14 years old. When she's not creating public murals, commissioned portraits, custom ornaments or children's books, she's likely playing sports with her dog, Jacques, or napping with her cat, Butters.