Dean M. Shapiro

DEAN M. SHAPIRO is a freelance writer and journalist with more than 40 years of experience, and the author of seven books. His recent books include Remembering Louisiana, Historic Photos of Louisiana and Historic Photos of Steamboats on the Mississippi.

Shapiro graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a B.A. in history. His book Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story became a made-for-TV movie that aired on CBS in 1993. He has more than 1,500 published articles in newspapers, magazines, and websites to his credit.

When he’s not writing books, Shapiro writes essays and biographies for junior and senior high school history and geography textbooks. His work draws on more than four decades of traveling throughout Louisiana, covering its attractions, culture, and heritage.

Dean lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dean M. Shapiro’s books are published by Turner Publishing.

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