Yvonne Perret

Yvonne Spear Perret is the "yat" (native New Orleanian) whose wit is cleverly crafted into each of the humorous vignettes in "Yat Wit: Chicken Gumbo for the New Orleans Soul."

"So many people--both residents and volunteers--have worked so hard to resurrect this beautiful city. I thought it was time we were reminded of why those efforts are so worthwhile. It was time to celebrate the uniquely-quirky, ever-joyful, life-affirming, and soul-lifting spirit that this city brings to all those who embrace her. It was time for us to smile."

A former teacher and principal, Perret's passion is humor-writing. Her work has been featured in publications such as USA Today, the Christian Science Monitor, Disney's FamilyFun, the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and New Orleans Magazine.