Louisiana's Own Cartoonist: Fred Mulhearn

Fred Mulhearn, a cartoonist who lives in Denham Springs, will discuss his new book, More Life in Looziana, Cartoons and Commentary, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and is open to the public.

Mulhearn says that he's been drawing cartoons as far back as he can remember. His third-grade teacher wrote on his report card, "Often Fred doesn't pay attention in class.  He spends much of his time daydreaming and drawing silly pictures."

He was cartoonist for his high school newspaper, for the Tech Talk when he attended Louisiana Tech, and later for the Morning Paper in Ruston. Then The (Baton Rouge) Advocate ran his editorial cartoons for nearly 30 years. Many other Louisiana newspapers and magazines also have run his work, and so have national publications. While serving as Secretary of State, Fox McKeithen gave Fred the unofficial title of "Louisiana's Own Cartoonist."

Mulhearn has published three cartoon books -- Life in Looziana: Cartoons and Commentary, Looziana Political Cartoons: The Best of Fred Mulhearn, and More Life in Looziana: Cartoons and Commentary.

Program inquiries should be directed to Chris Smith, Adult Programming, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.