What is mary alice fontenot?

Mary Alice Fontenot (1910-2003) was an American children's author famous for her books about the adventures of the fictional character Clovis Crawfish in the Louisiana bayou. Born in Louisiana, Fontenot worked as a journalist, teacher, and librarian before publishing her first book, "Clovis Crawfish and His Friends," in 1961. She went on to write over 20 books in the Clovis Crawfish series, which became popular with children and adults alike for their engaging stories, charming dialects, and vivid illustrations by her friend and collaborator, Keith Graves. Fontenot's books have been translated into multiple languages and have won numerous awards, including the Louisiana Writer Award and induction into the Louisiana Center for the Book's "Louisiana Writers Hall of Fame." Today, Fontenot's legacy lives on through her beloved stories, which continue to entertain and educate generations of readers about the rich and fascinating culture of the Louisiana bayou.