April 5 -– 7 – Books Along The Teche Literary Festival – Literary Festival with a focus on Great Southern Writers, highlighting Iberia Parish authors and others who write about the unique culture of Louisiana. Best-selling author Rebecca Wells, (Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood) is keynote speaker. Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops on writing, book fair, academic symposiums, receptions, poetry, music, live oak walk, movie screenings, readers theater and more. Learn Cajun dancing or how to play bouree, and tour the areas described in the Dave Robicheaux novels. New Iberia, Various times, (337) 369-6446