Press Room
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University staff stands ready to assist in the coverage and access of our author programs and schedules planned for the event.
We welcome local, state, regional, national and international credentialed media members wishing to cover our book festival. We can facilitate interviews in advance and during the event as well as provide general background information.
For Information on the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, please contact:
Roger Dunaway, Assistant Director of Public Relations, Tulane University: roger@tulane.edu | 504-862-8240
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For journalists seeking media accreditation to attend and cover the 2024 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, please apply here to request media credentials.
In the News
International
Feb. 26 – I've been to all 50 states. Here are the 8 best ones to visit during spring break. – Business Insider India/MSN Canada
National/Regional/Local Media
March 24, 2023 – Editorial: A high honor for a Louisiana favorite son – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com | The Advocate
March 22, 2023 – Comedian Andy Borowitz on his roots, satire, America’s ignorance – The Tulane Hullabaloo
March 21, 2023 – Tulane hosts annual New Orleans book festival – The Loyola Maroon
March 19, 2023 – Letters: At Book Fest, Bill Gates wandered beyond his expertise – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 15, 2023 – Book Festival packed record turnout, few students – The Tulane Hullabaloo
March 15, 2023 – Walter Isaacson on Whether Elon Musk’s Ends Justify Being Mean – New York Magazine - Intelligencer
March 14, 2023 – Smiley: Kind words from a great reporter – The Advocate
March 14, 2023 – Editorial: Celebrating the written word, and a big event's success – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 13, 2023 – 2023 New Orleans Book Festival – The Student Printz Newspaper (University of Southern Mississippi)
March 12, 2023 – From Watergate to Disney: Powerhouse speakers conclude Book Fest – The Tulane Hullabaloo
March 12, 2023 – Gates, Holder, Rubenstein kick off Book Festival – The Tulane Hullabaloo
March 12, 2023 – Book Festival draws Jill Biden, big crowds on Friday – The Tulane Hullabaloo
March 11, 2023 – Fox 8 Weekend Morning News – WVUE- TV (Fox)
March 10, 2023 – Morning Joe – MSNBC
March 10, 2023 – Jill Biden in New Orleans: First lady meets cancer researchers, stops by book festival – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 10, 2023 – New Orleans Book Festival draws crowds -- and surprise visit by 'Tulane mom' Jill Biden – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 10, 2023 – Photos: The New Orleans Book Festival draws in book lovers including First Lady Jill Biden – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 10, 2023 – Fox 8 News at 4 p.m. – WVUE- TV (Fox)
March 10, 2023 – The Reading Life: Douglas Brinkley – WWNO-FM (NPR)
March 10, 2023 – Where to celebrate this March: festival & parade calendar – WWL-TV (CBS)
March 10, 2023 – American Routes Shortcuts: Lee Bains – WWNO-FM (NPR)
March 9, 2023 – Bill Gates on artificial intelligence humor, other big ideas at Tulane book festival – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 9, 2023 – Photos: Philanthropist and author Bill Gates helps open the 2023 New Orleans Book Festival – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 9, 2023 – Bill Gates to headline New Orleans Book Festival | New Orleans CityBusiness – Post X News
March 9, 2023 – Eyewitness News at 10 – WWL-TV (CBS)
March 9, 2023 – WGNO News at 11 – WGNO-TV (ABC)
March 9, 2023 – Looking for plans this weekend? Things to do around New Orleans March 10- 12 – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 9, 2023 – Bill Gates to headline New Orleans Book Festival – New Orleans CityBusiness
March 9, 2023 – 2023 New Orleans Spring Festival Schedule – NolaWeekend.com
March 9, 2023 – Steppin’ Out – WYES
March 9, 2023 – Where Y’at this Weekend? Books, Ballet, Crawfish, and More!! – WGNO-TV (ABC)/ABC 26/WNOL 38
March 9, 2023 – Good Morning New Orleans – WGNO-TV (ABC)
March 8, 2023 – 2023 New Orleans Spring Festival Schedule – KALB-TV (CBS-Alexandria)
March 8, 2023 – 2023 New Orleans Spring Festival Schedule – WVUE-TV (Fox 8)
March 7, 2023 – A book lover's guide to New Orleans: 10 literary landmarks for visitors and residents – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 6, 2023 – With A-list authors and speakers, New Orleans Book Festival returns as premier event for 'big ideas' – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 6, 2023 – Local Fiction Writer Featured At The New Orleans Book Festival – WWL-TV (CBS)
March 6, 2023 – Michelle Miller's New Memoir – WWL-TV (CBS)
March 6, 2023 – A Preview Of The New Orleans Book Festival – WWL-TV (CBS)
March 6, 2023 – Billionaire investor David Rubenstein on fear, failure and the liberal arts – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 6, 2023 – There's a spring festival every weekend in the New Orleans area. See the list – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
March 3, 2023 – The Reading Life: Michelle Miller – WWNO-FM (NPR)
March 2, 2023 – New Orleans Book Festival – WVUE-TV (Fox)
March 2, 2023 – Today with Hoda & Jenna – NBC
March 1, 2023 – OPINION | Do billionaires belong at Book Festival? – The Tulane Hullabaloo
March 1, 2023 – New Orleans & Company Hour featuring Cheryl Landrieu – WWL-Radio
March 1, 2023 – New Orleans Magazine News + Notes – New Orleans Magazine
March 1, 2023 – And They’re Off – New Orleans Magazine
March 1, 2023 – Gulf Coast Snow Birds Spring Magazine Issue
March 1, 2023 – St. Charles Avenue March 2023
Feb. 27, 2023 – Every State’s Best Events this March – TravelPulse/MSN
Feb. 27, 2023 – Book Festival’s Opening Night Event to Feature Eric Holder, Bill Gates – Biz New Orleans
Feb. 24, 2023 – CBS anchor, former New Orleans first lady Michelle Miller will discuss memoir at Tulane bookfest – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
Feb. 23, 2023 – The Reading Life: T.R. Johnson, Karisma Price – WWNO-FM (NPR)
Feb. 23, 2023 – Bill Gates interview will begin this year's Tulane book fest: Schedule released – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
Feb. 21, 2023 – N.O. Book Festival Unveils 2023 Poster – Biz New Orleans
Feb. 17, 2023 – The Reading Life: Barry Ancelet, Ken and Hillary Wells – WWNO- FM (NPR)
Feb. 9, 2023 – The Reading Life: Nikesha Williams, Shannon Kelley Atwater – WWNO- FM (NPR)
Feb. 7, 2023 – Bill Gates headlines additional authors, culinary and musical offerings announced for the 2023 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University – Celebrity Land
Feb. 6, 2023 – Bill Gates, Sarah M. Broom, Kevin Belton, more added to Tulane book fest lineup – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
Jan. 16, 2023 – The New Orleans Book Festival Returns To Tulane – Offbeat Magazine
Jan. 13, 2023 – The Best Spring Destinations in the South – MSN
Dec. 9, 2022 – Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein headlines 2023 Book Fest – The Tulane Hullabaloo
Dec. 5, 2022 – Carl Bernstein, Dean Baquet to headline New Orleans Book Fest at Tulane in March – The New Orleans Advocate | Times-Picayune | Nola.com
Tulane Today Individual Stories
March 20, 2023 – New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane, by the numbers
March 17, 2023 – Photos from the second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University
March 13, 2023 – Gen. Stanley McChrystal discusses leadership with President Fitts at Book Fest
March 12, 2023 – Literary lovers celebrate the written word, authors and engaging conversations at the second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane
March 9, 2023 – Conversations with Bill Gates, Eric Holder lead off New Orleans Book Festival
March 9, 2023 – Children’s author and renowned businessman participate in Book Fest’s opening day sessions
March 8, 2023 – Tulane authors, presenters at The 2023 New Orleans Book Festival
March 3, 2023 – National Endowment for the Arts awards one of its highest honors to Tulane folklorist Nick Spitzer
March 3, 2023 – High school teachers make Book Fest a lesson in literary inspiration
Presidential Messages
March 3, 2023 – A Festival That May Change Your Life
Tulane Individual Schools
March 6, 2023 – Second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University returns to campus, March 9-11 – School of Law
March 1, 2023 – Hear from SoPA faculty during the 2023 New Orleans Book Festival! – School of Professional Advancement
Feb. 27, 2023 – Second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University returns to campus, March 9-11 – School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Feb. 23, 2023 – Second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University returns to campus, March 9-11 – School of Medicine
Feb. 23, 2023 – Dean Goes, Ricchiuti among Freeman participants in New Orleans Book Festival – A. B. Freeman School of Business
Feb. 20, 2023 – Second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University returns to campus, March 9-11 – School of Architecture
Tulane Press Releases
Feb. 22, 2023 – The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University announces full 2023 schedule
Feb. 15, 2023 – Book Festival unveils 2023 poster by renowned painter, children’s author Alex Beard
Dec. 2, 2023 – Second annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University unveils 2023 author lineup
