Review Mardi Gras is coming and for the first time, young D. J. is going to be a page for the queen of Zulu, the oldest black parade in the New Orleans Mardi Gras. With his beads, costume, and even that dreaded makeup he despises so much, he is prepared to serve his queen as one of the stars of the parade. -- From the Publisher Read more About the Author Denise Walter McConduit comes from a family of thirteen children and is a New Orleans native and mother of four. Her work has appeared in Essence, Black New Orleans, and the New Orleans Tribune. Currently, she serves on the advisory board of the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Also the author of Pelican's D.J. and the Debutante Ball, D.J. and the Zulu Parade, and D.J. and the Jazz Fest, she based her previous character on her son. McConduit lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read more
N**R
This book is excellent for helping to teach young relatives who do not ...
This book is excellent for helping to teach young relatives who do not live in New Orleans about the New Orleans culture. The Friday night before Mardi Gras day, the Zulu Ball is held with a night of pageantry ultimately leading to the Zulu Parade, the first to roll on Mardi Gras Day. Children know that no matter where they live, they can have the dream of someday attending the ball, or being a Zulu warrior. Great book!
A**T
Book was just ok.
Not that impressed with the illustrations and the story was ok.
A**S
Five Stars
enjoyed the book for my grandchilgren. enjoyed the writer
K**L
ZULU for YOU
This is a lovely book about the history and traditions of a New Orleans tradition. It will appeal to young and old, black and white, especially now after Katrina when New Orleans people are trying so hard to hang on to what is left of their former lives and traditions.
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Wonderful!!!!!
My daughter and I both enjoyed this book. It has an interesting storyline as well as a view into the "real" Mardi Gras experience.
K**E
Five Stars
Just what I needed for my collection.
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