Sometimes we can be our biggest critics. But a student recently reminded me that “Squeaks Don’t Matter” during my author visit to the Boys and Girls Club at Washington Elementary School. A reminder that progress does not have to be perfect as long as we keep persevering. #authorvisit

This is why I love being an author!! Had an amazing time with the students at the Boys and Girls Club After School program at Washington Elementary School! #authorevents #community #raleighnc

Grateful to serve the community and their families!!☺️ #author #kidsbooks #read #Literacy

Had a wonderful time at Eva Perry Library yesterday sharing my book An Instrument for Florenda!! #Community #Perseverance #Music #wakecountypubliclibraries #read #kidsbooks #authorevent

Grateful for the continued reader reviews!!

Join author Tomeko Brown for a special school-age program at Eva Perry Regional Library! Children in grades 3–5 will: Meet the author of An Instrument for Florenda Explore themes of perseverance and community #libraries #authorevent 👉 View Library Event Details www.wake.gov/events/3rd-5...

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I’m honored to share my personal reflection piece featured today by the 🤎Hallmark Mahogany Writing Community. May it encourage you!🙏🏽 #hallmarkmahogany #community #stillness #Inspiration mahogany.com/index.php?p=...

Had an amazing time!! 🤩 I was interviewed by 12-year-old Charlie Simon on Between the Lines Podcast!!🙌 Kids really do ask the best questions. Watch: youtu.be/R8QsbwjwfpU?... #AuthorInterview #podcast #kidlit #kidsbooks

✨ We often connect and build communities with others through our experiences. I’m honored to be quoted in The Bump about my own experience using the hospital nursery after my daughter was born. I am Grateful to share pieces of it— you can read the full article here: www.thebump.com/a/what-are-t...

✏️ These CBI members are sharing their words with the world! #kidlit @cfreeland.bsky.social @christinevanzandt.bsky.social @arleneschenker.bsky.social @robincurrie.bsky.social @evelynbookless.bsky.social @katieleereinert.bsky.social @ttbrown120.bsky.social writeforkids.online/lets-celebra...

✏️ These CBI members are sharing their words with the world! #kidlit @cfreeland.bsky.social @christinevanzandt.bsky.social @arleneschenker.bsky.social @robincurrie.bsky.social @evelynbookless.bsky.social @katieleereinert.bsky.social @ttbrown120.bsky.social writeforkids.online/lets-celebra...

✨Book Review: "An Instrument for Florenda" by Tomeko Brown indiechildrensauthorsconnection.com/2025/07/28/boo… Read the latest review of An Instrument for Florenda (2nd)✨#BookRevie#kidliti#booksksindiechildrensauthorsconnection.com/2025/07/28/b...n/

📚 This is more than a story about music — it’s about resilience, opportunity, and the role we all play in helping children thrive. Grab your copy!! #kidsbooks #chapterbooks

✨ Influencer Spotlight recording from live interview with Bonnie Bruderer.✨ youtu.be/fjWNr9fbCXk

If you missed the Influencer Spotlight live interview on May 19th where I dicussed the heart of my book An Instrument for Florenda — a story that celebrates perseverance, music, and community, the recording is available to watch (Link in the bio) trybinge.tv/programs/inf...

Mark your calendars and tune in Monday, May 19th at 12 PM EST on BINGE Network as I talk about the importance of community, the power of perseverance, dreaming big, and my book An Instrument for Florenda. 👉 trybinge.tv/programs/inf... #news #Community #perseverance

Thank you Mary Lanni for the pleasure of speaking with you more about my book 📕 📖An Instrument for Florenda!! Listen below 👇 #kidsbook #kidlit #earlychapterbook #authorinterview youtu.be/Cmrf1bgo0YY?...

Read the latest book review by The Children’s Book Review 👇 #bookreview #kidsbook #kidlit #chapterbooks www.thechildrensbookreview.com?s=An+Instrum...

Thank you to Mary Lanni, Librarian and Book Reviewer for her book review of Sn Instrument for Florenda (2nd Edition).. Listen below 👇 #BookReview #kidsbooks #kidstargetaudience #kidslit #chapterbooks Book Review: An Instrument for Florenda youtu.be/1psxMN1tXHk?si… via YouTube

Excited to share that the March issue of KidlioMag Digital Magazine is available. I am so thrilled to be one of the featured authors!! #kidsbooks #books kidliomag.com

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Enjoyed the opportunity to speak with The Authors Show about the relaunch of my upcoming book An Instrument for Florenda. Hear the interview at…. wnbnetworkwest.com/channel/4 #readabook #theAuthorsShow #kidsbooks #kidslit

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It is always an honor and a blessing to share something so dear to you. Thank you to Deb Preston for the opportunity to speak with her about my book “An Instrument for Florenda”. Read the author interview below 👇 #kidlit #readabook debpreston.com/an-instrumen...

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March 4, 2025 🎹🎺🥁Available on Ingram, Amazon, 📚Barnes and Noble and other online retailers…. Choose your favorite 🤩 #bookrelease #kidschapterbook #read #aninstrumentforflorenda #books #kids

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I’m excited, grateful and all the above!! From a 12 year old reader… #bookreviews #kidbook #perseverance #book #books litpick.com/review/instr...

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#amwriting #Revising ✍🏽📝📑 Finally sitting down to revise my picture book manuscript after receiving some great critique notes and talking points from an agent through an #SCBWI #webinar A great investment!!

Now on NetGalley… #kidsbooks #books www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

Outside my family, sometimes all it takes is that one teacher to encourage you!! I still have her “thank you” card😊 #writing #kidlitauthor #teachers #educators #teachersmakeadifference

Coming March 4, 2025 “A rich and beautifully written story brimming with heart and hope. Bravissimo!” Kristine L. via Reedsy Discovery #musicinschools #musicisfun #kidsbooks #Musical

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🍦✨ Calling all aspiring picture book authors and illustrators! Join us for our Third Annual Virtual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 8-9:30 PM Eastern! Connect with the co-directors, meet past mentees, get insider tips on applying to the program + more! Register at pbrisingstars.com

Feeling grateful ☺️.. #books #kidsbooks #kidlit

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