Cucuzzas on the Bayou

A forthcoming children’s book from Nick Panzarella and Chelsea Shannon, celebrating the Sicilian language in Louisiana.

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This bilingual, Sicilian-English book with lush, unique artwork will be a treasure for the Sicilian-American community.

Your contribution will bring the story to come to life. Ross, a Sicilian-American boy from New Orleans, spends the summer with his Nanna Jenny, gardening and learning the Sicilian language along the way.

Your tax-deductible contribution to our fiscal sponsor, New Orleans’ Nous Foundation, directly funds the book’s production.

Our total fundraising goal is $13,000. Can you help us make this project a reality?

Learn more and make your donation here >