The Story of Valerie June’s Sweet Little Baby Banjolele

The vibrant new children's book by Grammy-nominated musician Valerie June and illustrated by Marcela Avelar.

Somebody to Love

SPECIAL EDITION TMB043S

Listen to the song as you read the story behind it. A signed, limited special edition book includes a two song 7” single “Somebody to Love” b/w “Crawdad”. A portion of the proceeds from the limited edition will be donated to children’s literacy.

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Valerie June Hockett is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Tennessee.

Marcela Avelar is a Mexican-born artist and creative director based in New York City.

Photo by Mikaela Gauer

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"Valerie June has built a devoted following by ignoring expectations. She is simultaneously rural and cosmopolitan, historically minded and contemporary, idiosyncratic and fashionable, mystical and down-to-earth." –New York Times

"Valerie June has built a devoted following by ignoring expectations. She is simultaneously rural and cosmopolitan, historically minded and contemporary, idiosyncratic and fashionable, mystical and down-to-earth." –New York Times

“A stunning song cycle of redemption and reclamation… June has never sounded more fully and thrillingly herself.” –Rolling Stone

“The latest album, The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers, is a wonderful place to stay for a while.” –The Current

“A stunning song cycle of redemption and reclamation… June has never sounded more fully and thrillingly herself.” –Rolling Stone “The latest album, The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers, is a wonderful place to stay for a while.” –The Current

“When Valerie June arrived, she ignited conversations for the daring." –Pitchfork

“When Valerie June arrived, she ignited conversations for the daring." –Pitchfork

“A breathtaking record.” –NPR

“Valerie June’s celestial voice is a meditative guide through her evolving style of astral roots music.” –SPIN

“A breathtaking record.” –NPR “Valerie June’s celestial voice is a meditative guide through her evolving style of astral roots music.” –SPIN