Get ready to rock.
Get ready to read!
Music, training, and resources, to help you rock early literacy.
What can I do for you today?
I want to lead storytimes that really work.
Storytime Central, my year-round professional development program.
I want to equip my whole team or district.
Storytime Central for organizations, plus training for libraries & schools.
I want to book a concert or keynote.
Live shows and professional speaking for libraries, schools, conferences, and events.
I want free resources & music.
Free songs, book lists, and storytime guides you can use this week
Hey, hi, hello
I’m Alyssa Jewell, MLIS (aka La La Librarian) a children’s musician, author, and storytime consultant who has led thousands of storytimes (and counting). I help libraries, schools, and individuals rock early literacy with my professional development program Storytime Central, training, and ready-to-use resources.
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Book La La Librarian
Dynamic programs for children, families, and the professionals who serve them. Perfect for libraries, schools, and family-friendly events.
Concerts
Interactive shows performed by an ensemble of professional musicians, filled with music, movement, and early literacy fun for kids and families.
Speaking & Training
Workshops, keynotes, and coaching that give storytime leaders practical tools and confidence to rock their programs.
Author Visits
Sing along with my book The Apple Song, join in interactive storytime fun, and hear what it’s like to be both an author, musician, and a librarian.
Meet Storytime Central.
Everything you need to plan confident storytimes — in one cohesive program.
Built for librarians and educators who lead storytime, Storytime Central combines planning tools, clear planning structures, and practical training support to help you confidently plan and lead storytimes with real children, in real spaces, across the year.
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When you support us, we support Title I schools and under-funded libraries. A portion of every membership, concert, book, or training helps bring storytime, music, and books to children in communities that deserve more equitable access.
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