With songs recognized by National Public Radio, Parent’s Choice Awards, and Parenting Magazine, Jim Dague’s approach to music, learning, and play as ScribbleMonster has earned him spots on television and radio (including five #1 hit songs on Sirius/XM’s Kids Place Live; executive producer, writer, and featured performer on Our Show Today and Wimee’s Words LIVE as seen on PBS; and creator and host of The ScribbleShow and ScribbleMonster’s Field Trip Radio on satellite radio), as well as thousands of performances at libraries, schools, and other special events. As pioneers of the “Kindie Rock” scene ScribbleMonster has regularly performed at venues and festivals including Lollapalooza, the Sheridan Opera House, and Museum of Science and Industry. ScribbleMonster’s performance encourages audience participation and opportunities for creative expression.
ScribbleJim
Jim loves sharks. He also loves chocolate, even though he’s highly allergic to it. Most of all, Jim loves making music with his friends. Jim has been engaging kids in creative play and active learning for the last 20 years. He has the unique pleasure of sharing playtime with the children of every Chicago neighborhood, having presented as ScribbleMonster at all 81 branches of the Chicago Public Library. He is also a featured performer on Our Show Today and Wimee's Words LIVE, both seen on PBS. Jim continues to be inspired by the energy, creativity and openness of his young audiences, especially early childhood and special needs.
ScribbleMonster
ScribbleMonster performs music for kids and families - across the Chicagoland area and well beyond - in the form of musical playdates. Jim Dague is the songwriter and leader of the ScribbleMonster band. He often performs solo as ScribbleJim. Jim sings and plays guitar - he has 12 different colors to chose from! When the band gathers for live shows, Jim is joined by Brian who plays bass and jumps around, Jameson who bangs on drums and supplies a lot of energy, and sometimes Elaina who sings and models play.
ScribbleBooks
Our mission at The ScribbleBooks Company is to foster learning through creative expression in art, thought, music and play. We're advocates of limited screen time, so shut off your technology and go draw for a while! Or read. Or sing. Or dance. Or write. Or build. Or play. Or paint. Or color. Or listen to music. Or play music. You get the idea. Remember, if you must watch a television show, be sure to watch Our Show Today on PBS!
Jim and Paige
Jim is a night owl. Paige is an early bird. Jim loves pie and is the creator of ScribbleMonster and illustrator of ScribbleBooks. Jim is also an award-winning musician and songwriter. Paige is a 5-time blue ribbon pie baking champion, and a smartypants who earned her doctorate in education. They are involved parents of three cool kids. ScribbleBooks is also their baby. The ScribbleBooks Company is serious about fun and aims to inspire the next generation’s creators.
