“Thanks so much for the wonderful program you provided to our families. As you saw, the kids had a great time and learned the importance of persevering and working hard to achieve challenging goals.”
— Linda Griswold, Youth Services Librarian, Wake County Libraries
Bring this program to your school, library, or youth group. Contact me for more information.
“Thank you again, Ms. Brown, for taking the time to pour into our club members and create such a memorable experience for everyone! Boys and Girls Club of Washinton Elementary School, Raleigh, NC
Bring Florenda Home! Florenda Little has always wanted to play in a band. Surrounded by the sounds of music in her small Louisiana town, she is thrilled when her school announces a new band class starting after summer break. But when a visit to the local music store with her mother reveals that the instrument she wants to play is beyond their budget, Florenda faces a tough challenge. Will she be able to play the instrument she’s dreamed of, or will her musical aspirations have to wait?
Come follow Florenda as she preserves through challenges and grow with the support of her community.
Early Chapter Book Ages 7-11; Grades 3-5
Tomeko Brown is an award-winning author, speaker, and founder of Moving Notes Books LLC. Her debut title, An Instrument for Florenda, inspires children through music, perseverance, and dreaming big.
Her mission is to craft stories that motivate children to persevere through challenges, nurture creativity, and recognize the importance of community.
Her voice has been quoted in: Parents.com, The Bump, and more.
