Songs & Stories with Katy Tessman

This program invites audiences into a heartfelt blend of music, poetry, and picture-book storytelling. This uplifting program features encouraging songs, including several inspired by celebrated authors, paired with thoughtful poetry readings that highlight themes of courage, resilience, and hope.

Katy shares her picture book Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden, which tells her family’s breast cancer journey through the eyes of her two young sons, then six and three. As a dedicated literacy advocate, she also presents a short stack of books about bravery, optimism, and the spirit of Wonder Woman for a brief show-and-tell moment that resonates with children, families, and retirees alike.

The program concludes with Hero Now Crowned, a moving original song that also appears as a beautifully illustrated picture book. Songs & Stories with Katy Tessman offers a warm, inspiring opportunity to bring your community together through the power of storytelling and song.