Esmeralda the Cemetery Cat Meets Marie Laveau
Meet Esmeralda the cemetery cat. She’s playful, she’s a bit wild, and she
guides the lost souls of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.
Esmeralda is a simple girl whose true passion is helping those less
fortunate than herself. Though she is not rich or popular, she has been
given the greatest gift of all–unconditional love. Now she wants to share
it with everyone she can.
Inspired by the real Esmeralda, the patron of New Orleans’ famed
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, this tale tells the origin story of this mystical
protector whose heart is full of love, compassion, and kindness.
Guided by the legendary Marie Laveau,
Esmeralda discovers that death is not an end
and that compassion imparts true meaning to life
—a beautiful narrative that transcends
loss with love.

Conceived by an author navigating grief, this story was inspired by walks through the cemetery. Solace was found in playful moments with Esmeralda the cemetery cat. It is a poignant illustrated children's tale that grapples with life's toughest lesson.


