Get ready to rock.
Get ready to read!
Music, training, and resources to help you rock early literacy.
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What can I do for you today?
I want to lead storytimes that work with actual children.
Explore Storytime Central and my play-based storytime method.
I want to equip my whole team or district.
See how Storytime Central and training can support your team, or book me for a keynote.
I want to book a concert or storytime.
Hire me for a storytime, or book our band for a live show at your library, school, or event.
I want free resources & music.
Get free songs, book lists, and storytime guides you can use right now.
Hey, hi, hello
I’m Alyssa Jewell, MLIS (aka La La Librarian) a children’s musician, author, and early literacy 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, trainings, concerts, and ready-to-use resources.
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Meet Storytime Central.
Because storytime support shouldn't stop after one training session.
With thousands of picture books and new research emerging every year, even the most experienced librarians struggle to keep up. And if you're brand new to storytime, how do you even know where to start? That's where Storytime Central comes in: everything you need to lead storytimes that truly engage, with far less prep. Now in 27 states and Canada. For individuals, teams, and whole organizations.
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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
High-energy, interactive shows packed with music, movement, and fun. Options to fit your space, audience, and budget. Perfect for libraries, schools, and family events.
Speaking
Keynotes and conference sessions that energize a room and send storytime leaders home with tools they can use right away.
Training
Hands-on workshops and coaching, in person or virtual, that give your staff practical, confidence-building techniques.
Your Purchase Powers Storytime
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.
