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Confetti Moments
by Courtney Hinshaw
Avid picture book lover and teacher Courtney Hinshaw shares with you some of her favorite confetti moments: all things picture books, reading tips, conversations with book loving people, and her heart. If it gives Courtney a Confetti Moment, she will Open The Magic!
Episodes
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Episode 98: Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
What a treat it was to be able to chat with this dynamic duo who brought us All Are Welcome. Today we will be talking about their newest book, All Are Neighbors. These women are as enthusiastic about picture books as I am, and it was an honor to get to know them better. You can connect with Alex…
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Episode 97: Debbie Murphy
This week I had the pleasure of meeting Debbie Murphy to talk about her new book, Jackie and the Mona Lisa. It is about Jackie Kennedy and her love of the arts and how she encouraged a country to learn more about the arts. It is a unique biography picture book that I know you will love. You can...
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Episode 96: Nick Solis
This week I enjoyed getting to know Nick Solis. He is the author of My Town/Mi Pueblo which is a bilingual picture book about cousins from opposite sides of the border who visit each other’s towns and delight in their similarities and differences. I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can…
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Episode 95: Heidi Woodward Sheffield
In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with author and illustrator Heidi Woodward Sheffield. She is the author/illustrator of Brick by Brick for which she won the 2021 Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Award. Brick by Brick is a book that celebrates the warm bond between a...
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Episode 94: Angela Burke Kunkel
This week I had the pleasure of talking with author Angela Burke Kunkel who is the author of Digging for Words. This book is based on the life of José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector in Bogotá, Colombia who started a library with a single discarded book found on his route. I hope you enjoy...
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Episode 93: Celebrating Failures with Debut Author Andrea Burns
Welcome, Confetti Moments listeners! I am so excited to chat with debut picture book author–and my close friend–Andrea Burns. How do you approach your failures? After failing her driving test, not making dance teams, and failed socially while in high school, Andrea didn’t think much of her own...
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Episode 92: National Open the Magic Day with Courtney Hinshaw
I am so excited to share this very special episode all about National Open the Magic Day (NOTMD) which is today, September 25! You will learn all about how I am going to celebrate National Open the Magic Day and what you could do to celebrate as well. I am so excited about the three books that I...
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Episode 91: Saranya Raghavan
On this week’s episode, you will meet Saranya Raghavan who is the creator behind the wonderful Instagram account Shelves of Color. You will be interested to learn Saranya’s day job and how she came to create her inspirational Instagram account. She shares about her love of reading as a child and...
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Episode 90: Sally Lloyd Jones
On this week’s episode, you will meet the ever-charming Sally Lloyd Jones who is the author of many picture books and The Jesus Storybook Bible. She shares her inspiration and her process for creating stories that invite readers to have fun in a book. She talks about the honor and responsibility…
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Episode 89: Stephen Briseño
On this week’s episode, you will meet my new friend and debut author Stephen Briseño. He is a life-long reader influenced and an awesome middle school English teacher. You will enjoy hearing about who and what encouraged him with regards to reading in his early years. Stephen also shares about…
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Episode 88: Anastasia McKenna
You are in for such a treat this week. I can't wait for you to meet Anastastia McKenna who is a former teacher turned Storytime reader at The Twig Book Shop in San Antonio, TX. If you want to learn about the most engaging way to read a story, you are in the right place. She is the most…
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Episode 87: Chris Barton
On this week’s episode you will meet Austin-based children’s author Chris Barton. He is the author of some of my favorite nonfiction biography picture books. You will be interested to learn about Chris’ journey to becoming a picture book author. We share the same belief that picture books are the...
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Episode 86: Annie F. Downs
Today’s “Back to School” episode is a dream come true for me. I got to interview one of my favorite people —Annie F. Downs. I first “met” Annie when I began listening to her podcast: “That Sounds Fun” during the pandemic. Annie is a former teacher turned podcaster, producer and author. She lives…
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Episode 85: Trudy Ludwig
I have been looking forward to this interview for awhile. You are going to love meeting Trudy Ludwig who is the author of many children's books including The Invisible Boy and Quiet Please, Owen McPhee and her newest book Brave Every Day. She says that her focus when she writes is to help kids...
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Episode 84: Ella Schwartz and Dow Phumiruk
This week you will love meeting the dynamic author/illustrator duo of Ella Schwartz and Dow Phumiruk. They both share about their careers before working on picture books and how their love of reading grew more slowly because of their family's immigrant background. You will learn the background...
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Episode 83: Kirsten Larson
You are going to love getting to know Kirsten Larson who used to work for NASA and came to be a picture book author when she realized how much she and her children loved the nonfiction section of the library. She shares how she likes to focus her writing on strong women in history. She shares her...
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Episode 82: Tami Charles
This week you are going to love getting to meet former elementary school teacher Tami Charles who is the author of All Because You Matter. We talk about who she was as a reader growing up and who inspired her to become a picture book author. We really connect over our thoughts on the importance…
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Episode 81: Lisa Robinson
I am so excited about this week's episode. I am happy to introduce you to Lisa Robinson the author of The Sweetest Scoop which is the biography of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. She shares about her amazing upbringing with parents who were in the Peace Corp. You will be fascinated to learn all the...
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Episode 80: Margaret Greanias
This week it is my pleasure to introduce you to Margaret Greanias—a busy mom of three and a picture book author. She shares how someone with an MBA found themselves as a picture book author. We talked about our favorite genres of books and how books that show different cultures are so important.…
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Episode 79: Shelley Johannes
Today is a special treat- It is my birthday and believe it or not, it is also my guest Shelley Johannes’ birthday! Can’t believe it. She is the author and illustrator of the Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker series and the More Than Sunny picture book. She was originally an architectural...
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Episode 78: Charlotte Offsay
This week I had the pleasure of talking to Charlotte Offsay, the author of A Grandma's Magic. Charlotte talks about her move from the corporate world to her dream job as a picture book writer. She talks about the importance of picture books and the influence her love of reading had on her job...
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Episode 77: Scott Rothman
This week you will have the pleasure of meeting Scott Rothman. He is a former screenplay writer turned picture book author. He talks about his early love of reading and the picture book he wrote when he was only 12 years old. He discusses the camaraderie of the picture book community and some of...
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Episode 76: Benson Shum
This week I got to speak with Benson Shum who works for Disney Animation on some movies you have definitely heard of. That is his day job and spends time writing and illustrating picture books at night. We talk about his journey to becoming a picture book author and how he gets the ideas for his...
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Episode 75: Giles Andreae
You are in for a treat this week as I introduce you to the remarkable Giles Andreae, author of the ever-popular Giraffes Can’t Dance and many more titles. Giles lives in the UK, and we had to get creative to coordinate our schedules in order to find an ideal time to chat in spite of the time zone...
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Episode 74: Beth Anderson
On this week's episode, I am so pleased to introduce you to Beth Anderson who is a 20+ year veteran ESL teacher turned biography and historical fiction picture book writer. Beth shares her process when researching for her amazing biographies. She says she is on a treasure hunt for details to make...
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Episode 73: The Pumphrey Brothers
This week you get to hear the genius behind The Pumphrey Brothers book-making process. Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey are authors of the books The Old Truck and The Old Boat and the upcoming Somewhere in the Bayou. You will enjoy hearing the brothers recall their journey to becoming collaborative...
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Confetti Moments for bookful people!
Confetti Moments is a podcast hosted by picture book expert Courtney Hinshaw of Ramona Recommends. Each week Courtney interviews different authors, illustrators or other bookful people who share her love and appreciation for picture books.
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Episode 72: Andrea Wang author of Watercress
I cannot tell you what an honor it was to do this week’s episode. I am proud to introduce you to Andrea Wang, who is the 2022 Newbery Honor Book Award recipient and the Asian-Pacific American Award for Literature recipient for the book Watercress (this book also won the Caldecott medal). She…
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Episode 71: Book Love with Melissa Perisco of In Our Library
This is the last episode in my Book Love series. I am happy to introduce you to Melissa Perisco. She is a Pre-K through 5th grade Library Media Specialist who you can find at In Our Library on Instagram. We talk about her journey to becoming a librarian and her favorite books that give her a...
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Episode 70: Book Love with Rosie D'Urso of Library Mom Books
Welcome back to another episode in our Book Love series. This week you have the treat of meeting Rosie D'Urso of Library Mom Books. She is a former collegiate lacrosse player turned librarian. Rosie is the ultimate Book Enthusiast. We have an amazing conversation about the power of teachers, the...
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Episode 69: Book Love with Eliana Bishop from Kid Lit is Magic
Today, we continue with the Book Love series. I am happy to introduce you to Eliana Bishop of the Bookstagram: Kid Lit is Magic. She is in the corporate world but loves picture books as much as I do. You will learn about how becoming a mom grew her true love of reading, and she found that picture...
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Episode 68: Book Love and Secret Covers with Aimee Smith
I am so excited about this month's podcasts. I have invited some of my bookful friends to chat with me about the picture books that we love. Get your pens and wish lists ready because we are going to be talk about all our favorites and you are going to want to add some of them to your shelves. In...
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Episode 67: 22 Tips for How to Create a Reader in 2022 with Courtney Hinshaw
This week I am excited to share 22 tips for how to create a reader in your home or class in 2022! The tips are both practical and creative. I know, firsthand, the impact that picture books can have in a person’s life. I want to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to gain a love of learning...
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Episode 66: Valentine's Day Books with Courtney Hinshaw
February and Valentine's Day mean all things love and hearts and friendship and pink! On this week's episode, I share my favorite picture books and ideas for Valentine's Day. There are so many great books—old and new—that make this month and holiday special. I hope you enjoy, and please reach out...
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Episode 65: My Story with Courtney Hinshaw
Today I am going to share my heart with you. My personal story is a hard one for me to tell but also a very important story for me to share. My story explains why I started Ramona Recommends, and why I believe that picture books are for everyone! They changed my life and made me who I am today. I...
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Episode 64: SEL-Anxiety and Worry with Courtney Hinshaw
This episode is dear to my heart. I simply love sharing about how to use Social and Emotional Learning picture books to help people. This topic of books has been so helpful to me on my mental health journey. In today's episode, I am very honest about my social and emotional growth and what books...
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Episode 63: National Days with Courtney Hinshaw
Happy New Year! I am so excited for today's episode. I am sharing all you need to know about how to celebrate National Days with some really special picture books. This is one of my students' favorite times in my class. I love being able to find just the right book to pair with a National Day,...
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Be Back in 2022
Hi! I just wanted to let you know Confetti Moments will be taking a winter vacation, but will be back on Monday, January 3rd, 2022. I am so thankful to all of you for listening and sharing in the confetti. Hey, can you do me a favor? Will you share about Confetti Moments? I know the authors and...
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Episode 62: Wordless Picture Books with Hanna Stroud
I am happy to introduce you to literacy tutor and consultant Hanna Stroud who lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In this informative episode, Hanna shares so many creative ways that picture books benefit everyone- some things that I had never even considered. You will enjoy learning about her...
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Episode 61: Sita Singh
This week I am proud to introduce you to former architect turned author, Sita Singh. She is excited to share about her debut picture book, Birds of a Feather. You learn the story behind how the book came to be and her passion for bringing more diversity to children's literature. She also shares…
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Episode 60: Colby Sharp
This week’s conversation is such a treat! I am thrilled that you get to meet fifth-grade teacher and author of Game Changer: Book Access for All— Colby Sharp. He shares his love of using picture books in his class and how he manages his literacy lessons throughout the day with a focus on...
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Episode 59: The Smart Cookie with Pete Oswald
This is a much-anticipated episode—This week I had the pleasure of visiting with illustrator/author Pete Oswald who illustrated the newly released The Smart Cookie which is the most recent addition to the Food Group book series by Jory John. Pete shares about his life-long love of drawing and...
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Episode 58: Friends Talk with Courtney Hinshaw and Andrea Burns
This week my book buddy, Andrea from @bookishburnsss, and I got together to chat all about books and so much more. You will learn about our favorite monthly book event called Check It Out. Click here to register for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving-Themed Check It Out. We also discuss our favorite...
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Episode 57: The Crayons' Journey with Drew Daywalt
Oh what a treat this interview was! I am so happy for you to meet former screenwriter turned picture book writer, Drew Daywalt. You will enjoy hearing the origin story for The Day the Crayons Quit and how long it took to get that fantastic book published. Drew shares his literary journey that has...
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Episode 56: Starfish: Lisa Fipps
Welcome, listeners. This week's episode really hit close to home this week. I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Fipps author of the middle grade novel-in-verse novel called Starfish, which is her debut novel. The book focuses on the impact of body-shaming and the struggle to have a positive...
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Episode 55: Mental Health with Dan Santat
You are in for a very special and important episode this week. I had the pleasure of speaking with Caldecott-winning author-illustrator Dan Santat. One of the highlights of this week's episode is a very honest and vulnerable conversation about the personal story that inspired After the Fall. We...
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Episode 54: Sharing is Caring with Samantha Berger
Today's episode is a true Confetti Moment conversation. Samantha Berger and I discuss the gift that picture books are for every reader, not just young children. You will want to listen as Samantha describes picture books as an "exceptionally high art form," and the unique experience there is as…
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Episode 53: Dream Big with Kobi Yamada
This week I had the honor of interviewing Kobi Yamada who is the author of the What Do You Do With an Idea? . . .Problem? . . .Chance? series. He has such wise words to share about the power of picture books and their intergenerational significance. You will learn the story behind how What Do You...
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Episode 52: National Open the Magic Day- Saturday Sept. 25
In this episode, I discuss the story behind National Open the Magic Day. You will learn all the details about how to celebrate this special day with me and others who want to share in our common love of picture books and the magic that happens when we read. I also share about the special author...
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Episode 51: "I Am Courage" with Susan Verde
This week I am very excited to share with you my meaningful conversation with Susan Verde who is the author of the "I Am" series and her newest addition, "I Am Courage" came out on September 7. In this episode, Susan shares about how she came to love reading and writing so much. We discuss how...
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Avid picture book lover and teacher Courtney Hinshaw shares with you some of her favorite confetti moments: all things picture books, reading tips, conversations with book loving people, and her heart. If it gives Courtney a Confetti Moment, she will Open The Magic!
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