2025 Crossover Programming

The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University collaborates with a variety of organizations to present dynamic crossover programming that connects literature with entrepreneurship, technology, culture and more. These partnerships allow attendees to experience engaging conversations that bridge disciplines, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and creatives for discussions that inspire new ideas and perspectives. By aligning with like-minded events and institutions, the festival enhances its offerings, creating a richer intellectual and cultural experience for audiences while further positioning New Orleans as a hub for storytelling, innovation, and exchange.

The Atlantic

These two sessions are presented in partnership with The Atlantic

New Orleans Culture and Recreation Fund

  • From Bestsellers to Blockbusters: A Conversation with John Grisham + Michael Lewis | Moderated by: Michael Lynton more session info...

This session is presented in partnership with Councilmember Helena Moreno and the New Orleans Culture and Recreation Fund. 

Amistad Research Center

  • Legacy in Action: Preserving Black History at Amistad | Carolyn Barber-Pierre + Kathe Hambrick | Moderated by: Kim Boyle more session info...

This session is presented in partnership with the Amistad Research Center.  

Tulane Libraries

  • From ‘Sugar’ to ‘Firstborn Girls’: An Essence Book Project Interview with Bernice McFadden | Moderated by: Jacinta Saffold more session info...

This session is presented in partnership with Tulane Libraries in celebration of the Essence Book Project. 

Newcomb Art Museum 

  • The Complex Terrain of Contemporary African Art | Amanda Maples, Tumelo Mosaka + Erika Witt | Moderated by: Maurita N. Poole more session info...

This session is presented in partnership with the Newcomb Art Museum.

Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit 

  • Environmental Advocacy: Politics, Policy and The Path Forward | Jay Hakes + Trish O’Kane | Moderated by: Mark Schleifstein more session info...

This session is presented in partnership with the Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit.

Closing Celebration

The Closing Celebration, features Deacon John. The celebration will feature free Louisiana crawfish presented in partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. more info...