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About The Piano....

“….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

Full story: Catch up with these 10 picture books from Oregon authors and illustrators

The Berklee College of Music Alumni News

National Association for Music Education blog

Freedom, a new musical stories....

 

Broadway World

 

      "....I admire writer / composer Chari Smith’s  

        work..."

The Jewish Review

"...Smith did extensive research into Ancient Egyptian history, and adding in details where none exist."

 

Full story First songs from Moses musical to premiere at Fertile Ground Fest

The Willamette Week

"....By portraying women from the Moses story, this concert of songs from Chari Smith’s rock musical evokes the common humanity of mothers around the globe today."

Full Story Fertile Ground's Latest Crop of New Works Sprouts Hope with an Edge

More Press for The Piano

Review: The Piano

- School Library Connection

The Piano Book Review

- Readers Favorite

A Kid to Know: The Illustrator  

- Denise Castañon for PDX Parent Magazine,  p.9

Book Review: The Piano by Chari Smith

- Bookworm for Kids

 

A Piano's Story

- The Reading Behaviorist

New Children's Books from Local Jewish Women
- The Jewish Review

 

 

Tune in

The Power of Stories for Kids

- 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

by Chari Smith

Storytime at the Portland Piano Company

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