" Dubbed the ""Musical Ambassador to Children,"" Johnette Downing is a multi-award winning musician and author presenting concerts and author visits for children and workshops and keynotes for educators globally. Dedicated to cultural exchanges and fostering literacy through her music and books, Johnette has received twenty one awards and has performed in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Central America, North America and the Caribbean. Johnette's presentations celebrate childhood and speak to a child's interests in an engaging, interactive, thought-provoking and culturally respectful way. "