My Story of Becoming the First African American Rockette is an empowering children’s book that inspires dreams, promotes inclusion, and celebrates historical achievements. Through captivating storytelling, young readers are encouraged to embrace their uniqueness and believe in their abilities, while fostering discussions about race, identity, and equality. This heartwarming tale is a must-read for children of all backgrounds, igniting hope and the belief that anything is possible.
Jennifer graduated from Randolph!
For 30 years, Bash the Trash has been teaching children how to preserve the planet through music and engaging learning. Three performers using amazing musical instruments created from trash make connections to science, music, and sustainability - it’s STEAM in action! Students learn how to build their own instruments while discovering the science behind them. www.bashthetrash.com
Beats, Rhymes and Life
This energetic and engaging exploration of percussion and poetry introduces students to how rhythms and spoken word can awaken their inner artists. Students connect to both verbal and non-verbal ways to express themselves while learning to develop their own unique voices—one word, one beat at a time. Topics covered by Poetry Meets Percussion include the following:
Identity and Social Awareness
Power of Music and Words in Your Life
Literary Devices Used for Expression
Traditional and Non-Traditional Instruments for Music Making
The Relationship between Words and Sound