To the staccato of snare drums and the riffs of jazz bands, a Fat Tuesday ruckus ensues. Two bitter rivals take to Jackson Square to battle for control of the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. As the hair flies and the claws come out, the pups in the Krewe of Barkus and the felines of the Krewe of Meoux vie for supremacy of the streets. Amidst swishing tails and dangerous footwork, the cool cats and hot dogs battle in a winner-take-all dance-off! The festive animals compete to be top dog or top cat once and for all. In this “catcophony,” who has the right voodoo to claw their way to the top? Will it be the Persians and calicos or the bulldogs and pugs? In this bright, bold, and very hip story of two New Orleans rivals, author and illustrator Lindsay “Bones” Cordero” brings to life the colorful world of the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux.
Lindsay “Bones” Cordero is an emerging artist and writer who hones her craft while serving as an officer in the United States Air Force. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, she has nurtured a passion for creativity and storytelling all her life. Bones gathers a great deal of inspiration from her Cajun-Puerto Rican heritage, allowing joy and celebration to guide her creative process. The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux is her debut children’s book.