A Kid's Musical Experience with Three Local Authors

Authors Tonnye Fletcher, Jen Fier Jasinski, and Alicia Meyers lead an interactive musical event for children

Waltz over to Oakton Library for a family-friendly event featuring local writers and musicians!

Excellent for kids ages 4 to 10, this event offers a peek at three new picture books exploring the connection between music and emotion: Music Plants Hope by Tonnye Fletcher, My Violin by Jen Fier Jasinski, and Tic-Errific Me! by Alicia Meyers. All the authors will be on hand for a discussion and signing, and Bards Alley will have copies of their books available for purchase.

Attendees can also learn about the inner workings of instruments, practice relaxation techniques, and exercise their creativity through games and crafts. You're sure to leave applauding and asking for an encore!

Optional registration opens August 1, but it is not required. To RSVP or learn more, go here: librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17005218

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Tonnye Fletcher is an author and music educator who writes stories of hope, music, and wonder. She is the host of PBJamz - a multimedia blog spotlighting picture books with musical hooks. She is a woman of faith and a literacy advocate who loves her family dearly. They all live in North Carolina on a small family farm, where Tonnye tries to grow herbs and other plants. Tonnye shares an old Victorian farmhouse with her husband, Shane, and their cats.

Jen Fier Jasinski spent much of her childhood reading books and imagining new worlds. Unwilling to let go of Story Time, she grew up to become a teacher, mother, and author. Now Jen writes stories with elements of humor, heart, and above all, play. She is the author of Sidewalk Chalk, My Piano, My Violin and Because of You, I’m a Sister. My Piano earned a starred review from School Library Journal.

Alicia Meyers is an elementary school teacher in Washington, DC, who was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at a young age. As a neurodiverse author and teacher, she hopes to encourage those with TS to embrace their tics as part of who they uniquely are. In addition to Tic-Errific Me, Alicia is the author of The A-to-Z Teaching Toolkit for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators. She also writes humorous picture books, early chapter books, and is currently working on an educational resource book for teachers. When she’s not teaching or writing, she can be found singing, reading, traveling the world, and reminding others how totally tic-errific they are.