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SUMMARY:Musical Experience Event with 3 Local Authors
DESCRIPTION:"Featuring children's books from local authors and music from 
 local musicians\, this family-friendly event gives previews into three new 
 picture books highlighting music and self-care! Explore how instruments 
 work\, learn about recent history\, and practice relaxation techniques. 
 Participants will play music and movement games\, explore creativity 
 through crafts\, and receive take-home activities. It's sure to leave you 
 applauding and asking for an encore!"\n\nJen Fier Jasinski: 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.\n\nTonnye Fletcher: 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.\n\nAlicia Meyers: 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.
LOCATION:Oakton Meeting Room 1\, Oakton Meeting Room 2\, Oakton Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Anita Toth":MAILTO:Anita.Toth@fairfaxcounty.gov
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion, Make/Create > Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement
CONTACT;CN="Anita Toth":MAILTO:Anita.Toth@fairfaxcounty.gov
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17005218
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