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Goodbye, Dolly. Sing-along in Milton. A seriously silly new book!

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Goodbye, Dolly …

“Light of a Clear Blue Morning” by Dolly Parton and friends.
Proceeds from this performance benefit pediatric cancer research.

Rest in peace, Dolly Parton. I’ll remember you for your kindness, as well as your music. Thanks to your Imagination Library, when I worked at the DC Library, I got to tell expectant parents that they could receive free books for their children at birth. Those moments made us sparkle. Dolly, you showed us that we mattered — both the recipients of your gift and the facilitators. You put magic in the mundane, lighting up those long, late library shifts. Thank you, Dolly, for a life well-lived. You are missed.

Arts Milton presents …

Ingrid Christina performs for Milton Culture Days.

Sing, Rhyme, and Play with Ingrid Christina for Milton Culture Days

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

FirstOntario Arts Center Milton, mini-stage

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That’s right, I’m so happy to announce my next live show! I’ll be leading a children’s sing-along at the incredible FirstOntario Arts Center in Milton, Ontario. It’s my joy and privilege to participate in Milton Culture Days by Arts Milton, part of the national Culture Days celebration taking place across Canada from Sep 18 thru Oct 4, 2026. Come enjoy my show for ages 0-5 and all the other wonderful events in this nationwide celebration of arts, culture, and creativity!

Featured Quote

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”

Dolly Parton

ALA Editions presents …

Announcing: THE SERIOUSLY SILLY STORYTIME SURVIVAL GUIDE by Storytime Solidarity and ALA Editions.

THE SERIOUSLY SILLY STORYTIME SURVIVAL GUIDE by Kate Reynolds, Rosie Camargo, Ingrid Christina, and Anne Coppell is coming soon. That’s right, four seasoned story timers — including me — have written the book we wish we’d had when we started. And it’s being published in Spring 2007 by ALA Editions. (Yes, that’s the American Library Association!) This book is guaranteed to revive your storytime, as it did for us just writing it. You can pre-order your copy now on the ALA Store!

Your Take

Poll: How can we best carry on Dolly Parton’s legacy of music and kindness?

(From the email, click “read on blog” above to take the poll.)

Final Thoughts

We’re so glad you came! Until next time …

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◊ Be the world we want for our kids!

Ingrid Christina with a yellow bucket hat, a blue shirt, and their ukulele. Text reads, "Sing, Rhyme, and Play" and "The Sing Rhyme and Play Song."

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An Award, A Launch, and A New Language

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ASCAP Plus+ Award

I’m excited to share that I won a Plus+ Award from the American Society of Composers and Musicians (ASCAP). The award is for live performances of my original music in 2025. Thanks to everyone who supports my music. That’s YOU!

Whether you attended one of those live shows in 2025, or you enjoy my songs online, every bit counts. And awards like this really help independent musicians like me carry on.

So thank you, ASCAP, for this nice boost. And thank YOU, listeners, for lending me your ears. I’ve got more original music in the works that I can’t wait to share with you soon.

Click for a message from me about my ASCAP Plus+ Award. Thank you for supporting my music!

New Release: OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS by Kristi Mahoney

OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS by Kristi Mahoney available now!

A wonderful new picture book flies today!

OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS by Kristi Mahoney is ready for you now. You remember ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS — you couldn’t forget it if you tried. (That hairstyle!) Well, the gleeful fashion choices continue with an owl substitute teacher.

Find out why Kirkus Reviews called this book “Classroom chaos done right.” And why I can’t stop laughing/learning from this charming series. Get your claws on OWLS now!

Your Take

Poll: In your opinion, which animal / profession combo is the worst?

(From the email, click “read on blog” above to take poll.)

Featured Quote

“I don’t know of a single author that does this alone. And, really, who would want to?”

Kristi Mahoney

From “Six Questions with Kristi Mahoney” by Mary Boone.

Songs in French Coming Soon!

Guess who’s learning French — c’est moi!

Quebec flag

That’s right, since Canada is a bilingual country (English and French), I’m all in for both languages. I’m at the intermediate level now and even starting to write songs in French. So stayed tuned!

In the meantime, here’s “Slippery Fish” in French: “La Belle Pieuvre.” The writer of this storytime favorite, Charlotte Diamond, happens to be a bilingual Canadian and she gave us her wonderful children’s song in two languages. I’ve actually been using it to learn French myself! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. À bientôt!

Final Thoughts

We’re so glad you came! Until next time …

◊ Like, comment, and share this post.

◊ Stream us on Apple Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc.

◊ Visit Storytime Solidarity.

◊ Be the world we want for our kids!

Ingrid Christina with a yellow bucket hat, a blue shirt, and their ukulele. Text reads, "Sing, Rhyme, and Play" and "The Sing Rhyme and Play Song."

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