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It was an honor to partner with Piano. Push. Play. this summer to do readings of my book "The Piano".
Check out the video below! I did an impromptu blues piano lesson with this wonderfully talented young person.
The Piano featured in The Oregonian
“….a charming picture book about the experience of learning how to play an instrument from the perspective of a piano and its journey through one young musician’s life. The illustrations by Elle Smith, the author’s daughter, add warmth and depth to the story.”Amy Wang, The Oregonian, February 4, 2022
Full story: Catch up with these 10 picture books from Oregon authors and illustrators
More Press for The Piano
- School Library Connection
- Readers Favorite
A Kid to Know: The Illustrator
- Denise Castañon for PDX Parent Magazine, p.9
The Berklee College of Music Alumni News
National Association for Music Education blog
Book Review: The Piano by Chari Smith
- Bookworm for Kids
- The Reading Behaviorist
New Children's Books from Local Jewish Women
- The Jewish Review
The Piano by Chari Smith
- Not Just a Librarian blog
Tune in
- An author interview and webinar featuring Chari Smith
The Piano was a part of the Lingokids reading marathon.
Listen to it here.
Credits:
Composed by Juan Delgado
Produced by Lingokids (http://lingokids.com/)
Narrated by Chari Smith
Check out more Lingokids here.
Reading with Your Kids Podcast
- Chari and Elle talk with host Jed Doherty - 2/24
What are you Reading? What are you Writing? Podcast
- Chari and Elle talk with Karen E. Osborne, Released 2/3
Interested in having Chari and Elle as a guest on your podcast, blog, or other media? Send us a note.
For Teachers
Unleashing Readers: Bringing Songwriting into the Classroom
Storytime at the Portland Piano Company
Photos by Andie Petkus Photography
