Onward and Upward

Onward and Upward is a beautifully illustrated story about resilience and ingenuity. Ruthie's favorite music store has closed! Undeterred, she and her best friend Frankie build makeshift instruments and play in the streets.

One by one, friends and neighbors join in, creating a joyful symphony that unites the community — showing the power of music to uplift spirits and bring people together in hope and resilience.

Use the interactive lessons to create your own instruments, explore the song, and make music with friends. When you're done, you'll see that music-making is for anyone, anywhere!