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Storytime: Foolish John, A Louisiana Folktale narrated by Ted Lindsay
Read more: Storytime: Foolish John, A Louisiana Folktale narrated by Ted LindsayFoolish John is a literal-minded character who appears in American folk stories as a fool who always gets things right somehow. In Louisiana folk tales, he was called Jean Sotte, and he had many misadventures that resulted in happy outcomes despite all of his foolish interpretations of situations. A later year character who might have…
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Update on Indiegogo: Candy Land Ball over 30%
Read more: Update on Indiegogo: Candy Land Ball over 30%I am pre-selling my new children’s book and song, Candy Land Ball, on Indiegogo. Please consider supporting my campaign at https://igg.me/at/candylandball/x/11554329. Lots of wonderful packages available! Here is an update from the campaign. You guys! THANK YOU! One week in, and I am already over $1000 and over 30% of the way toward my goal! I am so…
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Introducing Rosemary the Garden Fairy’s gardening segments for kids!
Read more: Introducing Rosemary the Garden Fairy’s gardening segments for kids!“Follow me to the garden! Let’s check out the magic of nature!” Introducing Rosemary the Garden Fairy, a new contributor to Confetti Park! We found her flitting about our beautiful corner, and realized she had much wisdom to impart about the natural world. In this segment, Rosemary teaches us about air plants. Have you ever…
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Book Signing with The Little Mouse Santi author David Eugene Ray
Read more: Book Signing with The Little Mouse Santi author David Eugene RayDavid Eugene Ray will be selling and signing copies of his award-winning book, The Little Mouse Santi, at the New Orleans Baby & Child Fest on October 1st from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center. Look for him at the Confetti Park exhibitor booth. We will also be selling copies of our…
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Media Advisory: New Orleans children’s ball inspires a new book and a song
Read more: Media Advisory: New Orleans children’s ball inspires a new book and a songNew Orleans kids’ choir director launches Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for a children’s book and song called “Candy Land Ball” What: Candy Land Ball, a children’s book (36 pages) about a magical night at the ball, written in rhyming verse and beautifully illustrated by watercolor artist Emanuela Serafina. It comes with piano sheet…
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Pre-order our newest book, Candy Land Ball!
Read more: Pre-order our newest book, Candy Land Ball!The newest book from Confetti Park is called Candy Land Ball! Inspired by real events and a song, this children’s book has been beautifully illustrated and is ready for print. We are taking pre-orders now through Indiegogo, and it will be shipped in time for the holidays! The song “Candy Land Ball,” which is on…
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Interview with Ol’ Chumbucket, co-creator of Talk Like a Pirate Day
Read more: Interview with Ol’ Chumbucket, co-creator of Talk Like a Pirate DayIn this episode of Confetti Park, Katy Hobgood Ray interviews Ol’ Chumbucket, the co-creator of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19. Chumbucket, also known as John Baur in certain circles, lives in New Orleans today (he has lived in many places including the Virgin Islands) and spends much of his time traveling the pirate…
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Storytime: ‘Dem Bones by David Ray (narrated by Chris Lane)
Read more: Storytime: ‘Dem Bones by David Ray (narrated by Chris Lane)Enjoy this spooky, dramatic tale of a pirate who experiences the strangest vision…. a skeleton pirate crew that carries treasure aboard the island where he is marooned. “It all started when Mr. Colt, me scurvy dog of a first mate, raised a mutiny against me. I was so proud; that’s how I first became a captain, you know.”…
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Interview with Kid Chef Eliana about her foodie inspirations & aspirations
Read more: Interview with Kid Chef Eliana about her foodie inspirations & aspirationsIn this episode of Confetti Park, Katy Hobgood Ray interviews Kid Chef Eliana de Las Casas, a New Orleans-based chef who is seriously one of the hardest-working kids around. Eliana has been cooking since she was four years old! Her interested hasn’t waned over the years from those early days of watching her family elders make food in…
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Interview with Lashon Daley, author of the Mr. Okra story book!
Read more: Interview with Lashon Daley, author of the Mr. Okra story book!This is a special Confetti Park interview with Lashon Daley, the lovely author behind Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Today Lashon is pursuing a PHD in Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. But for a while, she lived in New Orleans, and was inspired to write her sweet book about our favorite…
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Jimmy Caskey’s lifelong fascination with recorded music
Read more: Jimmy Caskey’s lifelong fascination with recorded musicIt’s a music memory brought to you by Confetti Park! Jimmy Caskey lives in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he and his wife Jacques own and operate a beloved lunchtime restaurant called Jacquelyn’s Cafe. Jimmy has been playing guitar all his life, and has performed in several different bands around north Louisiana. Whenever people go to Jacquelyn’s…
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Storytime – Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits & Vegetables by Lashon Daley
Read more: Storytime – Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits & Vegetables by Lashon DaleyIt’s Confetti Park Storytime! In this episode, we hear a wonderful New Orleans tale based on our favorite contemporary street vendor, Mr. Okra. The story was written in collaboration with Mr. Okra by Lashon Daley, and illustrated by Emile Henriquez. We are so lucky to have the story narrated for us by the author! And…
