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Storytime: Padapillo by Valerie James Abbott
Read more: Storytime: Padapillo by Valerie James AbbottIn this episode of Confetti Park, we hear the children’s book Padapillo narrated by the author, Valerie James Abbott. Based on the true life events of the author and her family, Padapillo is the story of a family discovering the hearing loss of a child. Told through the eyes of her sister, this is the…
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Trombonist David Phy recalls turning sheet music for the church organist–his dad
Read more: Trombonist David Phy recalls turning sheet music for the church organist–his dadIn this episode of Confetti Park, New Orleans-based trombonist Dr. David Phy shares early music memories of learning how to read sheet music with his dad. David is a professional musician who has performed with national acts and jazz artists such as The 4 Tops, The Temptations, Bonerama, Delfeyo Marsalis, The Yin Yang Twins, Chip…
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Storytime: The Little WHO DAT Who Didn’t by Alex McConduit
Read more: Storytime: The Little WHO DAT Who Didn’t by Alex McConduitHey Saints fans! Football season is here! And we have a very special book to celebrate. In this episode of Confetti Park, Alexander Brian McConduit narrates his original story, The Little WHO DAT Who Didn’t, which is all about one little boy’s love/hate relationship with his favorite team. The book takes you through the Saints’…
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Storytime: Why the Possum has a Large Grin by Johnette Downing
Read more: Storytime: Why the Possum has a Large Grin by Johnette DowningAward-winning Louisiana children’s musician and author Johnette Downing shares with Confetti Park another marvelous trickster tale—this time about a possum! (Also listen to Why the Oyster Has the Pearl.) When hungry Deer asks Possum how he stays so plump during the long dry season, the sly marsupial gets an idea. It wouldn’t take much for Possum…
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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:…
