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  I had such a great time being interviewed by 12-year-old Charlie Simon on Between the Lines!   Her questions were thoughtful, fun, and reminded me why I love writing for kids. We talked about An Instrument for Florenda, the power of perseverance, and how stories can help kids believe in themselves.   Listen now:

I’m honored to be quoted in The Bump about my experience using the hospital nursery after my daughter’s birth. Read the full article and my reflections here. https://www.thebump.com/a/what-are-the-different-types-of-nurseries-in-the-hospital

I’m thrilled to share that my book,  An Instrument for Florenda  (Second Edition), has joined the JFIC Stand Alone Collection at Wake County Public Libraries—alongside beloved titles like  Wonder . To be part of a collection that celebrates stories with heart and lasting impact is deeply humbling. Florenda’s journey—from dreaming of a clarinet to finding her voice through music—is a reflection of every child who dares to believe in something bigger than their circumstances. I wrote this story to honor that spark. As I often say:  “The sounds of today are tomorrow’s inspiration.”  — Tomeko Brown, Author Visit my website at  https://tomekobrown.com/

  FREE EVENT! THE SECRET LIVES OF PICTURE BOOKS-Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators  British Isles -Mon 28 Apr 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM BST The Secret Lives of Picture Books – SCBWI .

  An Instrument for Florenda Second Edition Brown, Tomeko and Smallwood, Christopher and Kim, YoungJu Buy Now   Tomeko Brown/Moving Notes Books tomekobrownauthor@outlook.com tomekobrownbooks@blogspot.com           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         Juvenile Fiction Book Celebrates Music, Community, and Courage—Launching During Music in Schools Month A heartwarming story about a young girl finding her place in a new school band.   Tomeko Brown / Moving Notes Books Announces Book Relaunch for March 4, 2025   [RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, January 2025] Tomeko Brown / Moving Notes Books is excited to announce the publication of An Instrument for Florenda, (2 nd ) (ISBN 9798218513450, $9.99), from authors Tomeko Brown and C...

  Coming March 4, 2025 An Instrument for Florenda (2nd Edition) Enjoy this free crossword puzzle