National Award-Winning
Children’s Recording Artist, Storyteller, and Educator
I’m glad you’re here.
This is a place where I share creative projects, ideas I’m thinking about, and reflections shaped by lived experience — the things that continue to matter to me and might be of interest to you.
Francie’s Scrapbook
Select the photos below to explore—some link to more, others are simply moments captured.
Winner of the National Parents' Choice Approval Award, recipient of the Best Newcomers Award, and reviewed in Disney's Family Fun Magazine. Francie Dillon, Christopher Hedge, and Catherine Hedge
Collection of Fairytale Town Songs and Stories. Producer, songwriter, and performer Francie Dillon, with special thanks to Christopher Hedge, Puppet Art Theater, and other shared talents, together we filled the 27 storyboxes with songs, stories, and love.
Music Video –The Stamp in honor of the United States Postal Service. Francie Dillon & Christopher Hedge
California State Fair
Music Video: All Are Welcome Here | by Francie Dillon and Christopher Hedge. A love song to the world.
Music Video: Nominee–California Regional Emmy Award. Written and performed by Francie Dillon with Christopher Hedge and Puppet Art Theater. Created by the California Attorney General's Office and the California Department of Social Services and Health Services.
Key Note Speaker: KAEYC State Conference. Kansas Association for the Eductation of Young Children –Manhattan, Kansas
Some of my earliest performances (1993) took place here at Fairytale Town. Years later, honored with the task of producing the stories and songs in the storyboxes, and they are still there to this day (2026). I got the nickname "Voice of Fairytale Town" thanks to a mention by reporter Bob Graswich in the Sacramento Bee. Saying it outloud still makes me happy.
Francie with Gordon: Puppet Art Theater. A lifetime of collaboration performing concerts, special events, and hosting Sacramento's New Year's Eve and Santa's parade. A true partnership that was as fun as this picture!
Read Aloud Techniques Birth to Age Two: Producer - Reader: Francie Dillon | 2011 Board of Trustees, California State University and El Dorado County Children and Family Commission | High 5 for Quality Initiative.
Orchestral Performance "The Toy Box" : Sacramento Youth Symphony
A friendly chat with Radio Disney
Promotional Photo: Celebrating my new guitar, a gift as a recognized Yamaha Artist.
Summer Library Program: One of hundreds of performances that I had the joy of being a part of.
School Assembly: Reading. Having struggled as a reader, I loved finding creative ways to celebrate the power of stories while acknowledging that reading is a skill that can be learned. So, what do we do? Practice. Start where you are and grow from there.
Recognition for The Toy Box: Winner of the National Parents' Choice Approval Award, Best Newcomers Award, and reviewed in Disney's Family Fun Magazine.
This was truly an honor. Thank you Sacramenot Arts and Buisiness Council.
Okay, the best part of the job.
Christopher Hedge: My creative partner, brother, and incredibly talented, national-award-winning producer. He makes the magic happen. Click the photo to link to the site.
Music Video : The Stamp Christopher Hedge and Francie Dillon
Peter and the Wolf: Davis (CA) Youth Symphony with the creative talents of Art Gruenberger, Puppet Art Theater. Click the photo to link.
KeyNote: Manhattan, Kansas KAEYC
Promo Photo
Part of a pet project for a book with simple illustrations. "Please and Thank"
One of the first songs I wrote is included here: The Jazzbabies. This was the theme song when I started by business "Jazzbabies" in 1991. Recorded and released on our Album: The Toy Box
Bear Valley Music Festival: The Teddy Bear Picnic | The Toy Box | Orchestral Performance
Original Illustration - Francie Dillon | Music Video - The Stamp.
Social Media, Creative Consultant with the Early Learning and Families Initiative, California State Library.
Don't all artist have a shot like this?
The Adventures of Bingo included: Music and Lyrics by Francie Dillon and Christopher Hedge.
Preschool Performance
Music Video: The Stamp - Music by Christopher Hedge with Francie Dillon
Here's my heart speaking "out loud".
Make-up with Kenzie Dillon for "How to Puppetry" with Puppet Art Theater
Illustration by Francie Dillon: May we all speak of love and the beauty in the world.
Fun photo shoot supportive service dogs.
Presenter: Educational conference
December 2022: MA Education | Behavioral Sciences | Gender Equity | Age 66!
Presenter at California State University, Sacramento where I've been an educator for 20 years.
My children, the heart and soul of my being. Lindsey and Erin "Kenzie" Dillon
Guilty. I like this photo and a link to Dystonia/FND Resources
My child, Lindsey, made these mugs. The words come from a mantra I’ve whispered to myself through grief, illness, and healing. They’re part of how I got here. Artist Site: Lindsey M. Dillon
Dystonia | FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) Acceptance as a starting point–what is.
