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When young Peter hears his grandfather play the piano. He feels the music from his head to his toes. Jazz! Peter wants to play just like his grandfather.
But when the music stops, so does Peter’s dream of learning to play the piano. Until one day he finds a surprise gift from his grandfather which makes his dream possible. With the support of his grandmother and Mr. Wally, a dedicated piano teacher, he can continue his grandfather’s musical legacy.
“Play for Me, Peter” is a story about inspiration, the power of music and the special bond between a boy and his grandparents. Exploring themes of love, loss, the healing power of music and perseverance. This touching narrative not only showcases the journey of a young boy’s hard work, determination, and perseverance but also serves as a gentle guide for children navigating the complex emotions associated with grief and loss.
Carol Selick, winner of the 2022 Firebird Book Award in Biographical Fiction and Women’s Fiction, is a multi-talented artist who has made her mark as both an author and a singer-songwriter.
In her new autobiographical novel, “Beyond the Song,” Carol traces her coming of age during the turbulent Sixties and early Seventies. Each chapter begins with lyrics from her original songs, which she still performs today. The book follows the development of Carol’s alter-ego, Carol Marks, as she rebels against her strict upbringing and immerses herself in the counter-culture, dreaming of making it in the music industry.
A graduate of Rutgers University, Carol now performs a diverse repertoire that includes jazz, rhythm and blues, pop, and her own compositions. With a passion for education, she has taught piano and voice for many years.
Carol’s musical journey is captured in her recordings, including “Life is Believing in You,” “Just Gonna Think About Today,” and her recent collaboration with her jazz trumpeter husband, Gordon James, titled “Come On Down,” featuring original New Orleans-style music.
To learn more about Carol’s creative endeavours, visit her Website.
