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In this Author POV feature, we speak with Tomeko Brown about An Instrument for Florenda, a warm and uplifting early chapter book that celebrates perseverance, community support, and the joy of discove...

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Surrounded by the sounds of music in her small Louisiana town, she is thrilled when her school announces a new band class starting after summer break. But when a visit to the local music store with he...

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Synopsis: Florenda Little has always wanted to play in a band. Surrounded by the sounds of music in her small Louisiana town, she is thrilled when her school announces a new band class starting after ...

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Florenda Little grew up in Louisiana surrounded by music. When she attends a live orchestra performance, hearing the beautiful sounds of the clarinet sparks in her a powerful love for music. She can e...

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