Celebrating the Release of Look Up and Hear the Music with Miriam Laundry!

Imagine sitting down for an inspiring chat about music, childhood memories, and the power of perseverance. You are invited to do just that by tuning into a very special interview featuring award-winning author Jean Miki Nishimura and the wonderful Miriam Laundry!

As you join the celebration for the release of Jean’s new children’s picture book, Look Up and Hear the Music, you will get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the magic that goes into bringing this story to life.

What You Will Discover

When you listen to this heartwarming conversation, you will dive straight into the heart and inspiration behind Miki’s story. Tune in, and you will hear Jean and Miriam discuss:

• The Inspiration: You will learn how Jean’s own real-life childhood memories of piano performances shaped Miki’s journey on the page.

• The Power of Mentorship: You will discover the vital role that special teachers, like Mrs. Stone and Ozawa Sensei, play in encouraging a lifelong love of music and the arts.

• Overcoming Challenges: You will find out how the book’s central message—visualizing a positive outcome and sensing the comforting beauty around us—can help the children in your life persist when the unexpected happens.

Watch the Full Interview

You will not want to miss this! Grab a cozy seat and listen in to learn more about the magic of persistence, joy, and finding your own melody.

About the Book

When you share Look Up and Hear the Music with a child, you are passing along a core belief: helping children remember the joy they have in working on a special gift will carry them through the challenges they face while pursuing their dreams. Whether the young reader in your life plays the piano, paints, plays a sport, or simply loves a good story, this book will remind you both to always look up and find the joy in the moment.