Corinne Bailey Rae, Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician, just published her debut children’s picture book PUT YOUR RECORDS ON with Rocky Pond Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. The book is available everywhere books are sold.
Inspired by her award-winning hit song and featuring magical illustrations by Gillian Eilidh O'Mara, PUT YOUR RECORDS ONcelebrates the emotional resonance of music and the power of song to transform any moment—and to comfort, hold, and accompany us like a trusted friend. In this story we watch a young Bea’s world expand when her great aunt Portia introduces her to her cherished record collection, hidden away in the attic. Together, the two listen, dance, and laugh through a range of songs, leaving Bea excited to continue learning about herself and her world through music.
Corinne Bailey Rae said, “When I was a child, music helped me find myself. Through songs I discovered that others felt what I felt. Playing music grew my confidence and writing and performing my own music allowed me to fully express myself. I want every child to know that they have music in their heart and a voice that should be heard.”
Lauri Hornik, President & Publisher, Rocky Pond Books added, “Corinne Bailey Rae is a singular talent, including now as a picture book author – her lovely story speaks volumes about the importance of both music and family to comfort and inspire.”
Gillian Eilidh O’Mara was born and raised in Scotland. A self-taught artist with a master's degree from the University of St. Andrews, she has illustrated several children's books, including The Night Whale by Bryher Mackenzie, and has co-founded several social ventures, including a poetry festival, children’s literacy projects, and a tea company supporting girls’ education. She lives in Durham, England, where she wanders the countryside with her two daughters and their boisterous dog.
Along with the book release this year, Bailey Rae is marking 20 years since the release of her groundbreaking self-titled debut album. To celebrate this milestone, she has announced her highly anticipated 20th anniversary tour: “Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae” making 23 stops in the U.S. (New York, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more), UK, Hungary and the Netherlands. For additional information on tickets please visit https://corinnebaileyrae.com/
During this special run of shows, Bailey Rae will perform the 4x-platinum album Corinne Bailey Rae in its entirety, marking this as the definitive celebration of the project that spawned classics “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.” Alongside its commercial triumphs - debuting at #1 in the U.K. and peaking at #4 in the US - the album is heralded as a catalyst for the modern Alternative R&B movement. “Put Your Records On” has garnered over 1 billion streams and in her career to date, Bailey Rae has released four critically acclaimed studio albums — selling over 10 million albums worldwide and earning two GRAMMY Awards (6x nominee), two MOBOS, two Mercury Music Prizes, and a BET Award for Best International Act. She currently resides in Leeds, England with her husband and two daughters.
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