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Storytime: Snoballs for All by Alex McConduit
Read more: Storytime: Snoballs for All by Alex McConduitIn this episode of Confetti Park, New Orleans-based children’s author Alex McConduit narrates his adorable story Snoballs for All. The best part of a hot, humid New Orleans summer is slurping up a big, round, icy-cold, brightly-colored snoball. That’s exactly what Paul wants to do, but he can’t find the snoball festival! He searches all through the…
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Music Memory from Rockin Dopsie, Jr.
Read more: Music Memory from Rockin Dopsie, Jr.A music memory from Rockin Dopsie, Jr., zydeco musician, washboard player, singer and lead personality of The Zydeco Twisters. Dopsie, Jr. and his family are carrying on the legacy of their father, famed accordionist Rockin’ Dopsie, Sr., the crowned prince of zydeco. In this music memory, Dopsie, Jr. discusses his earliest influences.
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Music Medley “Baby Astronaut”
Read more: Music Medley “Baby Astronaut”Confetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Jack & Jill – Wardell…
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Storytime: The Pea in Peanut Butter by Allyn Stotz
Read more: Storytime: The Pea in Peanut Butter by Allyn StotzThis week’s featured story is The Pea in Peanut Butter by Allyn Stotz of Baton Rouge. The Pea in Peanut Butter is the story of little Kailee, who absolutely loves peanut butter and resists other healthful foods. But a bedtime snack turns into a dance party with all of the foods in the kitchen pantry…
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Music Memory from John McCusker
Read more: Music Memory from John McCuskerJohn McCusker is a journalist, photographer, historian and a musician from New Orleans. He is the author of Creole Trombone: Kid Ory and the Early Years of Jazz. John shares a music memory from when he was a kid with Confetti Park.
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Interview: Meet Tommie Townsley
Read more: Interview: Meet Tommie TownsleyTommie Townsley is a Cajun children’s author from Lake Charles, Louisiana. She published her first book, Adolpheaux the Adventurous Dolphin, in 2005, and from that sweet beginning has launched a children’s book empire headquartered in Southwest Louisiana. In this interview, Tommie talks about her driving mission to get more kids in Louisiana interested in books:…
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Music Medley “Pirate’s Favorite Letter”
Read more: Music Medley “Pirate’s Favorite Letter”Confetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Sally Brown – Valparaiso Men’s…
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Music Memory from Layla Isis Ellison
Read more: Music Memory from Layla Isis EllisonLayla Isis Ellison is half of the brother-sister duo Jason & Layla, who write and perform original children’s music. While Layla lives in New York City, where she is a professional dancer, she regularly returns to her home state of Louisiana to perform onstage at children’s festivals. Here, she shares with us a music memory…
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Storytime: Amos the Artistic Alligator by Tommie Townsley
Read more: Storytime: Amos the Artistic Alligator by Tommie TownsleyIn this episode of Confetti Park, children’s author Tommie Townsley of Lake Charles, Louisiana narrates the story of Amos the Artistic Alligator. Set in the Atchafalaya swamp, this is the tale of how Amos the alligator tries to outsmart old Mr. Homer, a Cajun trapper, who is looking for the perfect alligator to be placed…
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Music Medley “Upside Duckie” from Confetti Park
Read more: Music Medley “Upside Duckie” from Confetti ParkConfetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: He’s Got the Whole World…
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Music Memory from Alan Dyson
Read more: Music Memory from Alan DysonAlan Dyson is a singer-songwriter, artist, and architect from Shreveport, La. Here is a music memory from his childhood.
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Storytime: Why the Oyster has the Pearl by Johnette Downing
Read more: Storytime: Why the Oyster has the Pearl by Johnette DowningAward-winning Louisiana children’s musician and author Johnette Downing shares with Confetti Park this marvelous trickster tale about generosity. A long time ago, the Oyster was not only generous and kind; he was also the keeper of all the gems in the world. Whenever any type of creature would come to him in need, the Oyster…