The New Orleans Book Festival aims to support and nurture a literary community by connecting readers of all ages and backgrounds with local and national authors through experiences that celebrate the power of literacy and ideas. Through family day activities we promote STEM related books, neuroscience activities, and more!

Baldwin & Co. is a black-owned independent bookstore serving individuals, schools, businesses, nonprofits and more using the power of books to inspire social justice. Baldwin & Co. donates hundreds of books, foods, beverages and more to impoverished communities. Our mission is to inspire growth in people and communities through the power of reading. Neuroscience themed books can be found in their library for free.

Tulane University’s BATS Program provides fifth through seventh grade boys with the opportunity to meet and work with both male and female role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. 

STEM Fest will feature hands-on STEM exploration stations, activities and experiments, interactive demonstrations, performances, Pelicans and Saints activities, and more. Nearly 100 hands-on STEM activities will explore topics including anatomy, biology, chemistry, circuit building, coding, conservation, DNA, electricity, ecology, engineering, forensics, medical science, physical science, physics, robotics, nutrition, math and financial literacy, and much more.

The mission of the Greater New Orleans Science & Engineering Fair is to encourage independent student research in science and engineering, to encourage youth to pursue science, math, or engineering careers, and to promote collaboration and interaction between area students and scientists and engineers. 

Tulane University’s GiST Program provides fifth through seventh grade girls with the opportunity to meet and work with women role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.