Ella Jenkins: The First Lady of Children’s Music Sing-Along

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$5.00 | Mansard Room

Join Planet Word in celebrating the legacy of children’s music pioneer Ella Jenkins through an interactive family sing-along led by Dante’ Pope. Through rhythm, movement, and high-energy participation, families will experience Jenkins’s signature call-and-response style while exploring the powerful connection between music, language, and learning.

Stick around for an evening book talk celebrating the life and legacy of Ella Jenkins, featuring author of This Is Rhythm: Ella Jenkins, Children’s Music, and the Long Civil Rights Movement Gayle Wald, musician Dante’ Pope, and moderator Debórah Bond. Separate registration is required.

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