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 Under The Bayou Moon by Valerie Fraser Luesse

4 stars. Thanks Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, for sending me this book to read and review. 

This is my third book by this author to read. I have enjoyed all of them and always walk away from the reading experience with her books feeling like I learned a little about history. This book takes place in the Louisiana Bayou starting in 1947. I learn about the Acadian/Cajun/Creole people who migrated from Canada. They speak French because, well they were from French Canadian Provence’s. The main leading lady is Ms. Ellie Fields. She is fleeing an engagement gone bad in her native Alabama to Bernadette, LA- not far from NOLA but miles different than that hopping city. She is challenged by becoming a teacher- the teacher- for the children of Bernadette. This book looks at the cultural challenges and the racism brought against them being French speaking. Previous teachers had used corporal punishment if French words slipped from the children’s mouths. Ms. Fields wants to make a change and make attending school a positive experience. She faces other challenges to in the Bayou- I encourage you to read the book to find out what she faces. 

An easy read that flowed well. I really enjoy this author’s storytelling.