“One World, Many Stories” and “You Are Here” were the names of the summer reading programs sponsored by the St. John the Baptist Parish Library from May 31 to July 31.

“You Are Here” was the teen reading program and was open to teens ages 13 and up. The program required them to read at least three books in order to earn a certificate.

“One World, Many Stories,” open to children ages 12 and under, required them to read at least 10 books to earn their certificate. 

Both programs focused on exploring the cultures, stories, songs and dances of the countries of the world. Performers included Calliope Puppets, the Komenka Dance Troupe, Papillion’s Pirate show, Miss Dorothy’s Shake Egg Revue and Adella the Storyteller. Crafts that were introduced included passports and suitcases, foil art frames, the basics of scrapbooking, card making and a beach bag tote.

Over 350 children, teens and adults participated in the summer program. Certificate holders read at least 10 books and had their pictures put on our “Amazing Readers” wall. Names of those reading 20 books were put in a raffle for the summer prizes. A special World Reading Quilt donated by Children’s Librarian Margaret Carlson was won by Anna Roussel.

The following are the prize winners at each branch:

LaPlace

Cory Cheramie Jr., Moira Davis, Alysa Epperly, Jose Folgar, Amirah Fleanders, Emile Graugnard, Kayden McGee, Anna Roussel, Kristen Trichell and Brittany White

Reserve

Deloreno Dillon, Qmar Fobb, Jaquel Lewis, Megan Luminais and Quina Snyder

Garyville

Whitley Armant, Gabrielle Davis, Gage Descant, Rachael Gremillion and Barbara Williams

Edgard

Marietta Dinvaut, Skylar Edwards, Zuri Grows, Miya Kelly and Candace Roussell

The names of all those earning a Certificate are listed by Library Branch.

LaPlace

Anna Abbate, Lucy Abbate, Alexis Anderson, Amaire Anderson, Briggs Anderson, Hudson Anderson, Joshua Argueta, Kaitlyn Argueta, Allison Badeaux, Jillian Badeaux, Kelvinte Barber, Shane Barrett, Victoria Barrett, Jessica Basilides, Ethan Begin, Jude Boynton, Logan Boynton, Jayda Brown, Jazmine Brown, Marcus Brown, Carter Byrd, Parker Byrd, Jacob Calderera, Cheyenne Campbell, Clifton Campbell, Angelica Carter, Briana Carter, Devin Cashio, Hayden Chaisson, Shyla Chaisson, Cory Cheramie Jr., Sarah Clabaugh, Addison Cooper, Adele Cooper, Barry Cummins, Madison Davis, Moira Davis, Makenzie Delatte, Tristan Delatte, Emma Dooley, Hannah Dooley, Jacob Ellis, Joshua Ellis, Alysa Epperly, Athena Fauvelle, Eliza Fauvelle, Jade Fauvelle, Nina Fernandez, Amirah Fleanders, Jose Folgar, Keenan Gauff, Destiny Gautreaux, Madison Gerhart, Myrielle Green, Adiyan Guian, Dakota Hamlin, Drake Hamlin, Jordan Harrell, Kayla Harrell, Alyssa Hebert, Tori Hebert, Shay Henderson, Jacob Hernandez, Hayley Hilburn, A’Bria Jones, Mya A. Joseph, Cameron Kostelak, Mya Lathers, Jessica Le Beouf, A. J. Liddell, Saige Loupe, Nicholas Madere, Savannah Madere, Sky Martin, Adam Mason, Robert Mays, Joshua McBeth, Madison McBeth, Kayden McGee, Eveline Midkiff, Collin Milioto, Connor Millioto, Gage Militello, Joshua Miller, Justin Miller, Darren Mondello, Emily Mondello, Paris Morrison, Amelia Mouton, Margaux Mouton, Malaysia Murray, Mazin Murray, Devan Navarre, Dylan Navarre, Melody Newsome, Karleigh Orgeron, Ja’Quincy Patterson, Jared Perez, Curtis Perrilloux III, Nyla Perrilloux, Jordan Pierre, Rowan Poussard, Allison Powell, Erin Powell, Maggie Powell, Myracle Revon, Bethani Robichaux, Jacob Robinson, Sarah Michelle Robinson, Destin Romious, Destiny Romious, Anna Roussel, Thomas Roussel, Addie Schmit, Lindan Schulz, Ethan Seymour, Benjamin Simon, Evan Simon, Nate Simon, Katelyn Slack, Tiger Slack, Taaja Small, Ambree St. Amant, Linsey St. Pierre, Caydence Strode, Carlesha Taylor, Corin Taylor, Karen Trichell, Kristen Trichell, Lauren Trichell, Connor Turner, Elizabeth Upshaw, Victoria Upshaw, Ava Vicknair, Jake Vicknair, Zack Vicknair, Mya Voiron, Shai ward, Ean Watson, Milan Watson, Blake Weber, Lauren Weber, Emily Weidert, Madison weidert, Jesse Weiler, Nijae Weston, Bethany White, Brittany White, Racquel Williams, Yasmin Williams and Tyler Yates

Reserve

Rylee Alexander, Janyi Anderon, Antoine Anderson Jr., Kevin Andras, Alayna Baker, Will Baker, Elijah Bell, Sierra Lynne Breaud, Dederick Brown, Leona Brown, Rakyia Cobb, Raymond Delico, Deloreno Dillon, Journey Dixon, Nakorear Dunlap, Bryson Dunn, De Cori Fleming, Qmar Fobb, David Foote Jr., Caden Ford, Erone Gray, Jonah Harrilal, Shayna Harrilal, Kejuan Hart, Lailyn Hatter, Makalyn Howard, Malik Howard, Garren Jackson, Da Manie Jarrow, Ramiyah J. Johnson, Donte’ Jones, London Joseph, A’Nyri King, Kameron King, Ma’La’Ja King, Ava Klibert, Logan Klibert, Jalen Lewis, Jaquel Lewis, Megan Luminais, Da’Naijah Marshall, Kyron Rayfield, Caleigh Remondet, Clark Remondet, Logan Remondet, Haley Scioneaux, Khyi Session, Kalen Simmons, Kenley Simon, Jeremy Simoneaux, Haven Sipes, Chavez Smith, Chad Smith Jr., Nigel Smith, Ja Mai Snyder, Quinae Snyder, Ranya Stawart, Isaac Turner, Mya Verdin, Ashton Webb, Alexjandra Williams and Avery Williams

Garyville

Bethany Alboundoor, Jai Alexis, Whitley Armant, Lauryn Baloney, Hayley Beadle, Kacey Beadle, Laney Beadle, Ariane Bell, Cameron Bolding, Brejoan Burl, Tanae Butler, Tauryn Butler, Paris Cash, Deontae Davis, Gabrielle Davis, Genesis Davis, James Davis Jr., Gage Descant, Dekiriya Dixon, Sheuntai Dixon, Asiana Duhe, Kylan Duhe, Durell Daigre, Dominic Dantin, Coby Edward, Kalip M. Edward, Nakemah Edward, Rachael Gremillion, Carleisha Harvey, Rayneisha Harvey, Rayshawn Harvey, Chase Hotard, Miranda Hotard, Romomonique James, D’jawn Johnson, Jakai Johnson, Jakaiya Johnson, Janayya Johnson, Manijah Johnson, Tajai Johnson, Tamaijah Johnson, Wainyel Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Demonte Joseph, Brie Madere, Jermaine Mangle Jr., Tyronika McKinley, Alaja Morris, Garrison O’Neal, Cody Pellissier, Brandy Preston, Geikaia Robinson, Geikendra Robinson, Lakevia Robinson, Brody Roccaforte, Travis Rogers Jr., Donnell Sanders, Bethany Sellars, Kaylen Sellars, A’Zyren Stevens, Darrell D. Stevens, Jakya Stirgus, Jakyra Stirgus, Gabrielle Stoker, Joshua Stoker, Danielle Taylor, Peter Thomas, Akyja Tuircuit, Jessica Vickers, Aubrey Vicknair, Emily Vicknair, Gavin Vicknair, Grace Vicknair, Lauryn Vicknair, Kole Weaver, Rustin West, Parker Whitlow, Alexia Williams, A’Myia Williams and Brielle Williams

Edgard

A’layjah Alexander, Connie Alexis,Kira Armant, Kiron Armant, Cameron Bailey, Christian Bailey, Jacob Bailey, Tori Bailey, Arnella Barre, Cairon Becnel, Jayden Becnel, Keiahz Bernard, Le Brain Bethancourt, Joshua Borne, Matthew D. Borne, Savon Bridges, Breione Brown, Justin Brown, Eric Cador, Madison Dinvaut, Marietta Dinvaut, Skylar Edwards, Ja’vais Farnell, Alaycia Fiffie, J’kae Geason, Gabrielle Gordon, Chassidy Grows, Zende’ Grows, Zuri Grows, Amari Hargrove, Chantz Harris, Veronica Hilaire, Kadelyn Holliday, Troy Jasmin, Amaya Johnson, Braylen Johnson, Bryce Johnson, Michael Johnson III, Ki’mya Julien, Latisha Jupiter, Miya Kelley, Geonnie LaBranch, Zaina Lawrence, Gia M. Lewis-Grows, Donte’ Lumar,

Madison Lumar, Colby Merriett, Tonja Mitchell, Blaine Morris, De’zira Morris, Kenedi Morris, Amanda Roussell, Braylon Roussell, Candace Roussell, Mariska Roussell, Lyric Rousseve, Makayla Rousseve, Dajaenell Scott, Da’jontell Scott, Dora Sylvain, Robert Sylvain, Sandra Sylvain, Dae’Quan Turner, Tyler Wesely, Kemon Williams and Kendall Williams Sr.