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Learn moreAn empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with singing a solo at her school concert. Inspired by the childhood experience of award-winning actress Phillipa Soo who originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton.
Piper Chen loves nothing more than to sing. She sings to the sun, and she sings to the moon. She sings to her stuffed animals and with the birds outside her window. So, when her music teacher asks if Piper would like to sing a solo in her schoolâs Spring Sing, all she can say is âyes!â But as practice continues, doubt and worry creep in and Piperâs confidence wavers. She feels like butterflies are having a dance party in her belly. At home, Piper finds Nai Nai, her grandmother, at the piano. Theyâve always shared a love of music, and Piper knows if anyone can help her through the unsettling feeling in her stomach and to shine her brightest at the Spring Concert, itâs Nai Nai.
Sisters-in-law Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran have created a cheerful intergenerational story that inspires confidence in the face of nervousness.
Phillipa Soo is an actor and singer, best known for originating the role of âElizaâ in Broadwayâs critically acclaimed HAMILTON, earning her a Tony nomination, a Grammy win, and an Emmy nomination for the award-winning film on Disney+. She has also appeared as âCinderellaâ in INTO THE WOODS on Broadway, and âGuinevereâ in Aaron Sorkinâs Broadway revival of CAMELOT, among many other plays and musicals. She stars in the film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reidâs bestselling novel, ONE TRUE LOVES, and voices the moon goddess, âChangâe,â in Netflixâs animated feature, OVER THE MOON. On television, Soo can be seen in Huluâs DOPESICK and in AppleTV+âs SHINING GIRLS. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and fellow actor, Steven Pasquale.Â
Maris Pasquale Doran, LCSW has always loved listening to and learning from peopleâs personal narratives and has evolved her career in social work to include writing and creating her own characters and stories. Piper Chen Sings is her first publication. She continues to work as a private psychotherapist and is an adjunct lecturer at Columbia Universityâs School of Social Work. She lives in Maplewood, NJ with her husband and two young children. Reading to them is always her favorite part of the day.
Qin Leng is a visual development artist as well as an illustrator and author of children's books. Recent books include A Day for Sandcastles written by Jon Arno Lawson, Clover, which was the winner of the prestigious Governor General Literary Award, written by Nadine Robert, and her author-illustrator debut I am Small. She lives in Toronto with her husband and her son.
Phillipa Soo is an actor and singer, best known for originating the role of âElizaâ in Broadwayâs critically acclaimed HAMILTON, earning her a Tony nomination, a Grammy win, and an Emmy nomination for the award-winning film on Disney+. She has also appeared as âCinderellaâ in INTO THE WOODS on Broadway, and âGuinevereâ in Aaron Sorkinâs Broadway revival of CAMELOT, among many other plays and musicals. She stars in the film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reidâs bestselling novel, ONE TRUE LOVES, and voices the moon goddess, âChangâe,â in Netflixâs animated feature, OVER THE MOON. On television, Soo can be seen in Huluâs DOPESICK and in AppleTV+âs SHINING GIRLS. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and fellow actor, Steven Pasquale.Â
Maris Pasquale Doran, LCSW has always loved listening to and learning from peopleâs personal narratives and has evolved her career in social work to include writing and creating her own characters and stories. Piper Chen Sings is her first publication. She continues to work as a private psychotherapist and is an adjunct lecturer at Columbia Universityâs School of Social Work. She lives in Maplewood, NJ with her husband and two young children. Reading to them is always her favorite part of the day.
Qin Leng is a visual development artist as well as an illustrator and author of children's books. Recent books include A Day for Sandcastles written by Jon Arno Lawson, Clover, which was the winner of the prestigious Governor General Literary Award, written by Nadine Robert, and her author-illustrator debut I am Small. She lives in Toronto with her husband and her son.
Phillipa Soo is an actor and singer, best known for originating the role of âElizaâ in Broadwayâs critically acclaimed HAMILTON, earning her a Tony nomination, a Grammy win, and an Emmy nomination for the award-winning film on Disney+. She has also appeared as âCinderellaâ in INTO THE WOODS on Broadway, and âGuinevereâ in Aaron Sorkinâs Broadway revival of CAMELOT, among many other plays and musicals. She stars in the film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reidâs bestselling novel, ONE TRUE LOVES, and voices the moon goddess, âChangâe,â in Netflixâs animated feature, OVER THE MOON. On television, Soo can be seen in Huluâs DOPESICK and in AppleTV+âs SHINING GIRLS. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and fellow actor, Steven Pasquale.Â
Maris Pasquale Doran, LCSW has always loved listening to and learning from peopleâs personal narratives and has evolved her career in social work to include writing and creating her own characters and stories. Piper Chen Sings is her first publication. She continues to work as a private psychotherapist and is an adjunct lecturer at Columbia Universityâs School of Social Work. She lives in Maplewood, NJ with her husband and two young children. Reading to them is always her favorite part of the day.
Qin Leng is a visual development artist as well as an illustrator and author of children's books. Recent books include A Day for Sandcastles written by Jon Arno Lawson, Clover, which was the winner of the prestigious Governor General Literary Award, written by Nadine Robert, and her author-illustrator debut I am Small. She lives in Toronto with her husband and her son.
Reviews
★ "This book sings." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "....An energetic debut that centers mindfulness and intergenerational wisdom." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "Debut authors Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran, buoyed by Qin Leng's delightful illustrations, offer empowering, entertaining encouragement in Piper Chen Sings." —Shelf Awareness, starred review
"Expressive and whimsical....this is recommended for collections needing a boost in stories about processing difficult emotions." —School Library Journal
"A reassuring nudge to nervous listeners that their talents and identities can be shared, if they choose, and celebrated." —The Bulletin
"Piper’s sincerity and the themes of courage and self expression make this book an uplifting choice, inspiring readers to embrace their passions and face their fears with courage." —The Horn Book Expand reviews