Tonnye Fletcher
@tonnyef.bsky.social
K-2 Music Teacher, kidlit author (repped by Joyce Sweeney), Debut PB 2026, Happily married woman of faith, #PBJamz multimedia blog of #PB (picture books) and #Jamz (music) www.tonnyefletcher.com
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Tonnye Fletcher
@tonnyef.bsky.social
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THAT SWINGIN' SOUND by Rekha Rajan
If you love books and music, don't miss this conversation about collaboration, the power of persistence and tenacity, and lots of gushing over beautiful illustrations and amazing music by two dear...
www.tonnyefletcher.com
Excited to offer up a brand new #PBJamz episode w/one of my faves about two of my faves! Curious to know who? And who else? Check it out here: www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/that-... #Giveaway alert (Pssst -- Winner's Choice!!)
For anyone who loves Christmas as much as I do, you might enjoy this Christmas-themed podcast. 2 best friends count down, share music battles, tell jokes and more. It’s a little silly and a whole lot of fun… open.spotify.com/show/0hk5Znn...
20 days until Christmas (Instrumental Christmas Song Battle)
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December 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
For anyone who loves Christmas as much as I do, you might enjoy this Christmas-themed podcast. 2 best friends count down, share music battles, tell jokes and more. It’s a little silly and a whole lot of fun… open.spotify.com/show/0hk5Znn...
Christmas episode w/amazing giveaways! Go check it out & leave a comment on the blog to be entered to win! I've also added tons of teaching tips & activities for home & school, and Brandon shared some great writing tips! Santa's on his way! Don't miss out www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/santa...
November 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Christmas episode w/amazing giveaways! Go check it out & leave a comment on the blog to be entered to win! I've also added tons of teaching tips & activities for home & school, and Brandon shared some great writing tips! Santa's on his way! Don't miss out www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/santa...
What a rockin' fun Christmas episode of #PBJamz! And we're choosing 7 winners for a Christmas extravaganza #Giveaway! Check it all out right here: www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/santa...
Santa's thinking "outside the sleigh" this year and he's headed right for PBJamz! Don't miss him!
Santa's thinking "outside the sleigh" this year and he's headed right for PBJamz! Don't miss him!
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
What a rockin' fun Christmas episode of #PBJamz! And we're choosing 7 winners for a Christmas extravaganza #Giveaway! Check it all out right here: www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/santa...
Santa's thinking "outside the sleigh" this year and he's headed right for PBJamz! Don't miss him!
Santa's thinking "outside the sleigh" this year and he's headed right for PBJamz! Don't miss him!
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November 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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VOTE! The 2025 Undies Case Cover Awards
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Check it out on Goodreads (www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...) for all the links and while you're there, I'd be "much obliged" if you'd mark it "want to read" Thanks for helping a girl out! I can't wait for May!
October 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Check it out on Goodreads (www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...) for all the links and while you're there, I'd be "much obliged" if you'd mark it "want to read" Thanks for helping a girl out! I can't wait for May!
The nice thing about having a day off for a doctor appt, is getting to sleep in, having a lovely breakfast served on pretty dishes and having time to do some writerly things when you would normally be at work… 💜 #writerlythings
October 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The nice thing about having a day off for a doctor appt, is getting to sleep in, having a lovely breakfast served on pretty dishes and having time to do some writerly things when you would normally be at work… 💜 #writerlythings
A beautiful new episode! Perfect for families, preschools, daycares . . .and -- there's a book #giveaway! www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/i-got...
October 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A beautiful new episode! Perfect for families, preschools, daycares . . .and -- there's a book #giveaway! www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/i-got...
One more day -- Enter by leaving a comment ON MY #PBJamz blog by 11:59 PM tomorrow evening! Which would you choose? a) book b) school visit c) PB critique Go to the blog and get your name in! www.tonnyefletcher.com/PBJamz
New #PBJamz episode
New #Giveaway
SHOWDOWN SYMPHONY by Kevin Klein
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New #Giveaway
SHOWDOWN SYMPHONY by Kevin Klein
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October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
One more day -- Enter by leaving a comment ON MY #PBJamz blog by 11:59 PM tomorrow evening! Which would you choose? a) book b) school visit c) PB critique Go to the blog and get your name in! www.tonnyefletcher.com/PBJamz
I’m thrilled to share the cover reveal of my debut picture book #MusicPlantsHope by my sweet friend @viviakirkfield.bsky.social ! You can find out more and see the cover here: viviankirkfield.com/2025/10/06/c...
Cover Reveal: MUSIC PLANTS HOPE
Hello dear blog friends! It’s Monday…and I wanted to provide you with a positive start to your week. And what could be better than a COVER REVEAL! The kid-lit community is filled with incredible pe…
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October 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I’m thrilled to share the cover reveal of my debut picture book #MusicPlantsHope by my sweet friend @viviakirkfield.bsky.social ! You can find out more and see the cover here: viviankirkfield.com/2025/10/06/c...
New #PBJamz episode
New #Giveaway
SHOWDOWN SYMPHONY by Kevin Klein
www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/showd...
New #Giveaway
SHOWDOWN SYMPHONY by Kevin Klein
www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/showd...
October 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
New #PBJamz episode
New #Giveaway
SHOWDOWN SYMPHONY by Kevin Klein
www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/showd...
New #Giveaway
SHOWDOWN SYMPHONY by Kevin Klein
www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/showd...
@edusky.bsky.social This new episode of #PBJamz is perfect for the #EduSky community. Chock full of teachable content AND Philip Hoelzel is giving away a FREE virtual classroom visit! To be eligible, go to the blog and leave a comment: www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/samba...
SAMBA: THE HEARTBEAT OF A COMMUNITY by Philip Hoelzel
Join Philip and me for a fun conversation about all kinds of journeys and learn a lot about samba along the way -- did you know samba isn't just the dance? Dig in with us to find out more about...
www.tonnyefletcher.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
@edusky.bsky.social This new episode of #PBJamz is perfect for the #EduSky community. Chock full of teachable content AND Philip Hoelzel is giving away a FREE virtual classroom visit! To be eligible, go to the blog and leave a comment: www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/samba...
Excited to offer up a brand new #PBJamz episode w/one of my faves about two of my faves! Curious to know who? And who else? Check it out here: www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/that-... #Giveaway alert (Pssst -- Winner's Choice!!)
THAT SWINGIN' SOUND by Rekha Rajan
If you love books and music, don't miss this conversation about collaboration, the power of persistence and tenacity, and lots of gushing over beautiful illustrations and amazing music by two dear...
www.tonnyefletcher.com
September 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Excited to offer up a brand new #PBJamz episode w/one of my faves about two of my faves! Curious to know who? And who else? Check it out here: www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/that-... #Giveaway alert (Pssst -- Winner's Choice!!)
One day left. Visit #PBJamz blog by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, Sept. 3 and leave a comment on the episode to be entered to win a picture book critique by @sabrinashahauthor.bsky.social www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/music...
MUSIC OF THE MOUNTAINS by Sabrina Shah
Join Sabrina and me as we have a lovely writerly chat about music, culture, picture books and more! We talk about using picture books in the classroom and how they can serve as windows and sliding...
www.tonnyefletcher.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
One day left. Visit #PBJamz blog by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, Sept. 3 and leave a comment on the episode to be entered to win a picture book critique by @sabrinashahauthor.bsky.social www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/music...
The latest #PBJamz is posted with a #giveaway of a #PBcritique. Simply enjoy the episode here: www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/music... and leave a comment on the blog to be entered in the giveaway.
MUSIC OF THE MOUNTAINS by Sabrina Shah
Join Sabrina and me as we have a lovely writerly chat about music, culture, picture books and more! We talk about using picture books in the classroom and how they can serve as windows and sliding...
www.tonnyefletcher.com
August 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The latest #PBJamz is posted with a #giveaway of a #PBcritique. Simply enjoy the episode here: www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/music... and leave a comment on the blog to be entered in the giveaway.
#Edusky #BacktoSchool Teachers, take note! There's a new, fully developed episode of #PBJamz! Muddy Puddles is a super-fun sing-along book perfect for young kids! Interviews, music, teaching activities, & more! Link in comments; leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win a double-signed copy!
August 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
#Edusky #BacktoSchool Teachers, take note! There's a new, fully developed episode of #PBJamz! Muddy Puddles is a super-fun sing-along book perfect for young kids! Interviews, music, teaching activities, & more! Link in comments; leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win a double-signed copy!
So fantastic chatting with Nancy!
I had a fantastic time interviewing @tonnyef.bsky.social #kidlit author, Music Plants Hope published by Reycraft Books in Spring 2026.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
So fantastic chatting with Nancy!
After a hiatus for the summer, #PBJamz is back! Check out the newest episode w/@superjane.bsky.social & Laura Doherty & their book MUDDY PUDDLES! Super fun for the littles in your life -- & they're offering a #giveaway of a double-signed copy! Leave a comment ON THE BLOG to be eligible to win.
August 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
From bubble wands for pinsans to tea for her Tita, Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures celebrates meaningful family traditions, the joy of giving, and imaginative play. #picturebook #filipinotraditions #balikbayanbox #imaginativeplay @christinealemshah.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
From bubble wands for pinsans to tea for her Tita, Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures celebrates meaningful family traditions, the joy of giving, and imaginative play. #picturebook #filipinotraditions #balikbayanbox #imaginativeplay @christinealemshah.bsky.social
I'm excited to be presenting at the NCDPI Comprehensive Arts Education Conference in September! My topic? Jammin' with Picture Books Across the Curriculum! So much to share!
August 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I'm excited to be presenting at the NCDPI Comprehensive Arts Education Conference in September! My topic? Jammin' with Picture Books Across the Curriculum! So much to share!
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Tonnye Fletcher
Author of kidlit and Christian living shares poems, tips, snippets, teaching and literary news and events with humor and Southern charm, and a lot of heart.
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July 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Music, laughter, tears, smiles and hugs are all part of a universal language. No matter where I am or how they speak, these things I always understand.—Tonnye Fletcher 😊
June 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Music, laughter, tears, smiles and hugs are all part of a universal language. No matter where I am or how they speak, these things I always understand.—Tonnye Fletcher 😊
4 days in Madrid have come to an end—moving on to Barcelona tomorrow…it’s been great!! I hope we can return someday…
June 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
4 days in Madrid have come to an end—moving on to Barcelona tomorrow…it’s been great!! I hope we can return someday…