WELCOME! ¡Bienvenido! ようこそ!Here you can find out about my books and speaking events. I have a passion for encouraging young people to read. As you see, I'm not overly shy about getting students' attention. I combine storytelling, drumming with reading and writing insights, all while communicating in the four languages I speak: English, Spanish, Japanese--and jazz. "Language, rhythm, color, life!"™ (Whatever it takes to engage K-6th grade kids.)
Here's my latest book with audio, Jazz Fly 3: The Caribbean Sea
“As fun to read as it is to listen to,
Jazz Fly 3 is truly
magnifique.”
–Foreword Reviews
ISBN: 978-1889910-543, $18.95
<- Press PLAY to hear Matthew’s jazzy hello.