You Put the Music in Me

A beautifully illustrated adaptation of the beloved Calee Reed song, You Put the Music in Me combines a colorful design with Calee Reed's thoughtful lyrics to remind us of all that our mothers have taught us. Calee shares her thoughts on her own mother, who passed away in 2011 after her battle with cancer, as well as her thoughts on motherhood. This fiercely personal and yet broadly applicable book reminds us to express gratitude for the heavenly gift of loving mothers and mother figures.

Calee Reed Adams grew up in San Diego, California, and was taught to sing by her mother at a very young age. When Calee's mother passed away in 2011, Calee decided to write her first album, The Waiting Place, as a tribute to her. Her second album, What Heaven Feels Like, was released in 2015 and features inspirational songs in Calee's unique, fresh style. Calee experienced another painful loss when her first marriage ended in divorce. She penned her third album, Believer, during her years as a single mom. She remarried in 2017 and is now experiencing the joys (and chaos!) of blending a family with five adorable children.