Childhood Experiences, Music, Memories and How it All Weaves TogetherGabriele, who is my agent-sister (Shout-out to our amazing agent, Joyce Sweeney of Seymour Agency!!!!) and I chat writing, publishing, childhood memories, gospel music, spirituals, jazz standards, some trombone-love, and much more! Join us for a fun conversation about how this beautiful book came to be and the music inside! OUR JOYFUL NOISE by Gabriele DavisOUR JOYFUL NOISE by Gabriele Davis, beautifully illustrated by Craig Stanley and published by Atheneum is chock-full of onomatopoeia that celebrates the music of everyday living as well as the music that tells the history of our lives. Music weaves its way through this family's days, weeks, and all the time they spend together. "Hidden" throughout the text are black spirituals, gospel songs, jazz standards, and more music. I especially love that the back matter includes a list and some historical information for each of those hidden gems. Trombonists will especially appreciate a little extra exposure in this musical journey through a family's time together. You'll be singing in your head and tapping your feet, too. A Little Jam. . .(The Music Kind)As I mention in the video, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. Louis' version especially makes me smile. The visuals in this video are sweet and perfect for kids to enjoy. There are several other versions if you'd prefer something different. Check out the YouTube playlist with much of the music, information about the trombone, and more. It's in the links section. Teacher Tips, Tricks and Topics |
Gabriele's website Books page with testimonials, order links and more. Follow Gabriele and stay in touch: Twitter/X link GIVEAWAY ALERT!! Gabriele is giving away a copy of OUR JOYFUL NOISE! To be eligible, leave a comment below by 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday October 30, and you will be entered in a drawing. (US only for the giveaway.) Please leave reviews for Gabriele's books on Goodreads, Amazon and B&N if you enjoy them. |
Congratulations, Gabriele! Your book sounds joyful and fun. Thank you for sharing the interview.
The right words create music/-What a beautiful book! Best of luck!
BTW- there’s a new show opening on Brdwy this season about Louis Armstrong!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful book, Gabriele! So much joy on the cover too! Love it!
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