An Instrument for Florenda - Softcover

Brown, Tomeko; Smallwood, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798218513450

Publisher: Moving Notes Books, 2022

Synopsis

"The story is wonderful. There are so many beautiful and heartwarming moments here -hard work, perseverance, grit, love, and accomplishing something you really believe in and something your heart calls you to do."- Jennifer Rees, Children's Book Editor at Reedsy

Florenda Little grew up in Louisiana surrounded by music. When she attends a live orchestra performance, hearing the beautiful sounds of the clarinet sparks in her a powerful love for music. She can even picture herself playing on stage!

Now, her chance is finally here. After the coming summer break, her school is introducing their first ever band class. They even hired an orchestra player to be the teacher.

But when Florenda and her mother visit the music store, she's sad to find out that the instruments cost too much. Disappointed but not defeated, Florenda makes a plan: she's going to spend her summer vacation saving up money to buy a clarinet.

Will Florenda persevere and make her dreams come true?

An Instrument for Florenda is a fun, lively, and heartwarming story that teaches kids and adults alike the importance of determination and community.

Order your copy now and follow Florenda's story as she reaches for her goals.

About this title

About the Author

With a passion for writing and music that began in her childhood, Tomeko honed her skills by playing the clarinet in a small community school, setting the stage for her future artistic endeavors. Throughout her career, Tomeko has dedicated herself to inspiring and educating children of all ages. From working in K-5 classrooms, her commitment to excellence in education shines through in all her endeavors. Tomeko's education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education and a Master of Education in Instructional Design along with a Certificate in Early Childhood Services. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary to create engaging and effective learning experiences for students of all backgrounds. Tomeko's passion for literature, education, and creativity are evident in all aspects of her life. As an educator, and mother, she continues to inspire and uplift those around her. Follow her on Twitter and LinkedIn

Edition details

• Publisher: Moving Notes Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798218513450
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Kim YoungJu
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 96