Book Nook: Will Someone Play Bluey?

 Eileen Ivers, a Grammy-awarded violinist and educator, released her debut children’s book, “WILL SOMEONE PLAY BLUEY?”, that teaches kindness and respect for each other. Ivers, known for her unique musical style and blue violin, “Bluey,” connects her musical and family experiences in the heartwarming story.

Eileen’s Music School is a magical place. When the children go home, the instruments speak. Drake the drum, Finn the flute and the other instruments tease and bully Bluey, but the scorned violin finds a true friend in Priscilla the piano. Ivers, the children’s book author, was inspired to conceive of the book during the pandemic. “While Covid shut down my concert tour schedule,” says Ivers, “this unexpected pause enabled me to refocus my creative energy into writing this children’s book.”

“WILL SOMEONE PLAY BLUEY?” is a playful picture book perfect for children, ages 4-10. The book, written in rhyme and rhythm, explores the concepts of self-confidence and standing up for yourself. Ivers also wrote the book after her son experienced bullying on the school bus. “I was proud to see him return the next day and stand up for himself,” says Ivers. “This inspired me to want to write something that would help children not only feel better if they had been the victim of bullying but would also help children understand the impact of bullying and the importance of recognizing and celebrating our differences.” Ivers hopes that, through the lessons presented in the book, parents and educators can explore discussions on anti-bullying, diversity and being kind.

Ivers regularly tours, performs in concert halls, headlines music festivals, and has guest starred with over 50 symphony orchestras to date. She's been called a "sensation" by Billboard magazine and "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin," by The New York Times. "She electrifies the crowd with a dazzling show of virtuoso playing" says The Irish Times.

“WILL SOMEONE PLAY BLUEY?” is available on Amazon – in both print and Kindle editions, through Barnes & Noble, and booksellers everywhere. The audiobook will be available for readers and listeners. More about Ivers and her work can be found at www.eileenivers.com.

ABOUT EILEEN IVERS

Grammy-awarded performer, composer, producer, educator and 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion Eileen Ivers is known for her unique musical style and her signature blue violin, “Bluey”. 

Eileen lives in New York with her husband and son.  When her son was bullied on the elementary school bus, Eileen was proud to see him learn to return the next day and stand up for himself.  This led her to connect musical and family experiences in authoring her first children’s book, “Will Someone Play Bluey?”

After graduating magna cum laude in mathematics, Eileen Ivers has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Arts, honoris causa, from her graduate and post graduate alma mater Iona College for her “lifelong commitment to innovation, excellence and deep dedication to bringing people together through music.” 

Look for the audiobook of “Will Someone Play Bluey?” and your child can hear the instruments come to life throughout the book as the author reads in rhyme and rhythm.

For more information about Eileen Ivers: http://www.eileenivers.com