The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) welcomes to the store children's author Dr. Rekha Rajan on Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 am for a musical story time featuring her THIS IS MUSIC book series! Make music with this hands-on introduction to the instrument families in this board book series by a world-renowned music educator. Each title in the THIS IS MUSIC series features an interactive novelty musical element that invites the reader to "play" the book! Dr. Rejan’s author visits have been super popular at area schools, and we are delighted to introduce her to our bookstore audience!

More About the Books: What do a choir, a rapper, and a yodeler all have in common? They all use voice to make music! This first introduction begins with a simple explanation of what defines a musical voice. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of a variety of different vocal musicians, and then encouraged to use their voice in the world around them. Complete with a mirror for observing their own mouths!

What do a set of bongos, a tambourine, and a cooking pot have in common? They are all drums! This first introduction to instruments in the drum family begins with a simple explanation of what defines a drum. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of a variety of percussive instruments and are encouraged to find drums of their own in the world around them.

More About the Author: Rekha S. Rajan, EdD. has been an educator for more than 20 years. She holds a doctorate and master's in education from Columbia University and a master's in early childhood education from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Dr. Rajan is the author of six books for teachers specializing in integrating the Performing Arts in Grades K-5 as well as how to connect the arts with STEM subjects. Her new series, Disaster Squad, is aimed at newly independent readers, and features a family that responds to natural disasters, help people in need and rescue animals along the way. Her work has been featured on NPR, the National Head Start Association, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the California Alliance for Arts Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts. She lives in Chicago with her family.