by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 19, 2021 | AAPI, All, Literature, Music History, Musical Cultures
In my hunt for Filipino folk songs, I came across these five illustrated folk song books. I thought they would be wonderful to share with you! Each book also has some info on the song and sometimes more such as the region or music (Kaisa-Isa Niyan). All five books...
by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 12, 2021 | AAPI, All, Dance/Movement, Musical Cultures
Tinikling is the dance that most people think of when they think of the Philippines. A traditional dance that involves two bamboo poles and dancers. October is Filipino American History Month and as I celebrate the family I found this year, I thought it would be fun...
by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 5, 2021 | AAPI, All, Literature, Musical Cultures
October is Filipino American History Month. If you read my blog regularly or follow me on Instagram, you know I am half Filipino/Chinese, and that earlier this year I found my grandma’s huge family by chance thanks to a cousin who responded to a random Facebook...
by Melissa Stouffer | Sep 7, 2021 | All, Literature, Music History, Musical Cultures
It’s time for another book round up! I was super pumped to find out that Gospel Music has a month dedicated to it and I do not think we pay nearly enough attention to it! Here are three books that I think will give your kids a taste of the amazing heritage of Gospel...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jun 8, 2021 | All, Literature, Music History, Musical Cultures
While some people are out for summer, there are still some schools in until the end of the month. If you are looking to make sure you represent the LGTBQ+ community during Pride month (or any other month!), here are some great books for kids. (Full disclosure: some...
by Melissa Stouffer | May 11, 2021 | All, Literature, Musical Cultures
I honestly don’t know if I’ve had three books in a set that have as much gorgeous illustration as these books for Jewish American Heritage Month. Not only are they gorgeous but they really highlight such an amazing set of musicians. I hope that these give...
