Bianca with Cedella Marley on Marley and the Family Band

In this episode, Bianca talks with Grammy-winning singer, designer, entrepreneur, and the first-born daughter of reggae singers Bob and Rita Marley, Cedella Marley. They chat about her newest picture book Marley and the Family Band, which was inspired by a childhood growing up with music in her life.

Cedella is the CEO of Bob Marley's recording label, Tuff Gong International, and the author of multiple children's books including One Love. A life-long advocate of philanthropy, Cedella is the director of the Bob Marley Foundation and is a Global Ambassador to the Jamaica Women's Football Program. Cedella Marley is a living embodiment of the way the ethics and values instilled during her upbringing carry forward the belief that, with passion and purpose, we can all make a difference in our communities, our country, and ultimately the world. She lives in Miami with her husband and three children.

Order a copy of Marley and the Family Band on Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Visit Cedella Marley at https://www.cedellamarley.com.

Resources:

Marley One Drops: https://marleyone.com.

Picture book versions of One Love and Three Little Birds and Get Up, Stand Up.

Lion Forge Animation: https://www.lionforgeanimation.com/.

Transcription:

You can read the transcription on The Children's Book Review.

Discussion Topics:

• About Cedella Marley
• About Marley and the Family Band
• Get to know Cedella Marley
• A discussion on Marley and the Family Band
• How Cedella's childhood inspired Marley and the Family Band
• Marley and the Family Band coming to the screen
• Taking care of the physical body to help keep the mind healthy
• Learning and celebrating music in the home
• Cedella Marley's favorite childhood books