Women’s History Month: Ellen Gilchrest

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Center for the Book’s annual Women’s History Month program will focus on the life and work of Ellen Gilchrist, a Southern writer known for her novels, short stories, and poetry, several of which were set in New Orleans. “The Dreamy Dreamer: Ellen Gilchrist’s Life in Stories” will be presented by Tracy Carr, a researcher, writer, and editor. The virtual program will be available on YouTube and Facebook on Thursday, March 13, 2025.