Cornell P. Landry

People 2010 - Best Local Author

Cornell P. Landry, author of the wildly popular children's book Goodnight NOLA, and Happy Jazz Fest!. Goodnight NOLA is a lovable tribute to things unique to New Orleans. People of all ages will enjoy this rhythmic salute to red beans and rice, po'boys, celebrated chefs, music, historic landmarks, the sporting scene and many other features of the Crescent City. An excellent introduction for young children and a wonderful souvenir.

One  verse in "Happy JazzFest" will strike a chord with festivalgoers:

"Seven days are far too short for an event that's so much fun. It seems when it's almost over that the Fest has just begun."

When Landry isn't writing children's books, he is running the Kingfish Grille in old Gretna.