Johnette Downing

Called the "Pied Piper of Louisiana Music Traditions" and the "Musical Ambassador to Children," Johnette Downing is a multi-award winning children's book author and musician who is dedicated to Louisiana roots, cultural exchanges, celebrating childhood and fostering literacy through her programs, music and books. Johnette has received twenty-one awards and has performed in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Central America, North America and the Caribbean. Author of eighteen picture books, two board books and ten children's CD, Johnette's presentations, music and books are a boogie on the bayou for the entire family. Visit her web site for more information about her delightful programs, music, books as well as her tour dates and news at www.johnettedowning.com.