Moving Notes Books

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 .

Throughout my writing career, I have found that what inspires me is all around us. From the colors that already make up our surroundings to how we were taught in school to use a graphic organizer to organize our thoughts, we can reach into the depths of our creativity with using the smaller things in front of us. Color and Creativity: How Color Can Help Spark Creativity According to color psychology, there is a direct link between the use of color and creative thinking. It’s hard to think of color when most adults have their worlds turned down, as we surround ourselves with limited colors, from our clothes to furniture in our homes. Color psychology focuses more on four colors: blue, green, yellow, and red. I often combine colorful pushpins and sticky notes to help organize my thoughts on my cork board. Blue is known to help with creative thinking, as most people associate it with calm and relaxation. This is the same reason that blue is associated with workspaces: it can promote t...

  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