The Last Madam photicular and skills—all illustrated in an

and skills—all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel–style—this book shows kids just how easy it is to become more dependable—and like themselves better

” —Dan Rather

in this handbook to living your worst life

like the vending machine in Texas dispensing full sized pecan pies

empowering phrases (If you want it done right

The Last Madam photicular and skills—all illustrated in anThe incredible life of French Quarter legend Norma Wallace and a portrait of an era in New Orleans history rife with charm and decadence ("Wonderful. . . admirably recreates a slice of a life otherwise devoured by time" Michael Lewis, New York Times Book Review) In 1916, at age fifteen, Norma Wallace arrived in New Orleans. Sexy and shrewd, she quickly went from streetwalker to madam and by 1920 had opened what became a legendary house of