Author visits that help every child shine.
Book award-winning children’s author, songwriter, and keynote speaker Lisa Caprelli for an interactive school assembly students will remember. Her programs bring literacy, music, and social-emotional learning to children ages 3–12.
- Ages 3–12
- Schools, libraries & PTAs
- 25–45 minute sessions
- Event planning included
More than a book reading
A joyful, schoolwide learning experience.
Lisa’s heart-centered, high-energy programs blend literacy, social-emotional learning, music, movement, and art into one meaningful school experience. Through the joyful, multicultural Unicorn Jazz™ story world, students feel seen, included, encouraged, and excited to participate.
Programs are designed for children ages 3–12, from Pre-K through Grade 6, with age-appropriate options for preschools, elementary schools, school librarians, principals, PTAs, PTOs, public libraries, and family engagement events. Multiple 25–45 minute author visit or school assembly sessions can be held in one day.
Ask about sponsored author visit options, including visits supported by student book orders and schoolwide reading opportunities. Dates are limited because Lisa can only visit one location at a time, so early planning is encouraged.
Interactive storytelling
Students participate, retell, discuss, write, sing, and create—not simply sit and listen.
SEL in action
Characters, choices, teamwork, and reflection make kindness and belonging meaningful.
Music & movement
Original songs, movement, and art help comprehension and key messages stick.
Cultural curiosity
Multicultural stories invite respectful noticing, conversation, and connection.
Multilingual support
Visuals, repetition, participation, and sentence frames support ELD learners.
Easy follow-up
Teachers receive practical, low-prep ways to continue learning after the visit.
California and Texas author visits
School assemblies that travel to your community.
Lisa brings interactive author visits and school assemblies to communities throughout Southern California, Northern California, Central California, and Texas. School principals, school librarians, PTAs, and PTOs can collaborate with Lisa’s team to plan an age-appropriate literacy and SEL experience.
Southern California
Available throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, the Inland Empire, the Coachella Valley, and surrounding communities.
Northern & Central California
Available for schools and libraries throughout Northern California and Central California, including the Bay Area, Sacramento region, Central Valley, and nearby communities.
Texas
Available for schools, libraries, and community organizations throughout Texas, with scheduling based on dates and travel availability.
Literacy skills supported
Stories students can think about, talk about, and build upon.
Students grow in skills commonly taught across elementary grades while engaging with a colorful story world they can remember.
- Retell, summarize, and sequence events
- Explore character traits and motivation
- Identify point of view and theme
- Practice speaking and listening through structured participation
- Develop opinion, informative, and narrative writing responses
Customized for your community
One visit. Many ways to inspire.
Lisa collaborates with educators, school librarians, principals, PTOs, and PTAs to shape an age-appropriate experience for each audience. Schools may schedule multiple 25–45 minute sessions in one day to serve different age or grade groups.
Literacy + SEL
High-energy storytelling, songs, movement, characters, and student participation for a memorable shared experience.
Authorship + creativity
Smaller-group programs that explore writing, imagination, character development, art, and the creative process.
Libraries + special events
Flexible programs for libraries, literacy nights, Read Across America, family engagement, and community celebrations.
Moments from our school visits
Stories, smiles, and schoolwide inspiration.
Explore author visits, book signings, and news highlights with Lisa Caprelli and Unicorn Jazz. Select any image to take a closer look.
See an author visit in action
Books come alive with Lisa Caprelli.
Watch school visits, student engagement, and a news interview featuring Lisa’s literacy and social-emotional learning work.
Lisa Caprelli: literacy, SEL, and Bee Happy
Inside a Unicorn Jazz school assembly
Interactive author visits with Lisa Caprelli
Learning beyond the visit
Build kindness, courage, and belonging.
Social-emotional learning activities extend beyond the pages of every Unicorn Jazz book and support meaningful school-based learning.
- Empathy and perspective-taking
- Teamwork and encouragement
- Growth mindset and courageous #BeBoldBeBrave thinking
- Belonging and inclusive community building
Encourage joyful learning through book activities, curriculum, PBIS, STEAM, reading, writing, art, and song—all while helping students build powerful social-emotional skills.
Optional visit extensions
Keep the excitement going before and after Lisa arrives.
Every author visit includes collaborative event planning. Schools can also incorporate Beyond-the-Book activities, curriculum, teacher resources, books, characters, songs, and SEL adventure themes. These options are low-prep, adaptable, and easy for schools to use.
“Her heart is evident in every page, and the message of kindness, acceptance, and celebrating our uniqueness is presented in a way adults can model—and children can engage with.”Dr. Stacy Zlotnick, author, blogger, and educator
Free resources for educators
More than 115 digital downloads across the collection.
Librarians and teachers can access social-emotional learning curriculum, kindness activities, coloring pages, reading and writing extensions, and creative classroom resources. Schools booking a visit can also ask about free teacher packets.
Frequently asked questions
Planning your author visit
What states does Lisa visit?
Lisa is based in California and Texas and travels across the country, city by city. Contact her early with your school’s location and preferred dates so she can check her calendar. She welcomes the chance to connect with your school.
What ages and grade levels are the programs designed for?
Programs are designed for children ages 3–12, from Pre-K through Grade 6, and are adapted to suit the age, size, and needs of each student audience.
Does Lisa offer author visits throughout California?
Yes. Lisa offers in-person author visits and school assemblies throughout Southern California, Northern California, and Central California. Because Lisa can only visit one location at a time, dates are limited. School principals, school librarians, PTAs, and PTOs are encouraged to contact Lisa’s team early with their city, preferred dates, grade levels, and approximate number of students.
Are author visits and school assemblies available in Texas?
Yes. Lisa accepts author visit and school assembly inquiries from schools, libraries, PTAs, PTOs, and community organizations throughout Texas. Availability and rates depend on the location, requested date, audience size, and program format.
How long is an author visit or school assembly?
Sample session times are 25 minutes for Pre-K–Grade 1 (storytime, songs, and puppets), 35 minutes for Grades 2–3 (stories, songs, STEAM, teamwork, and Q&A), and 45 minutes for Grades 4–6 (innovation, teamwork, making good choices, and Q&A—Be Bold, Be Brave!). Multiple age-appropriate sessions can be coordinated for one school day.
Can Lisa customize the program for our school?
Yes. Lisa collaborates with schools, libraries, principals, educators, PTOs, and PTAs to create a visit that supports the community’s literacy, SEL, and engagement goals.
What is included with each visit?
Each visit includes collaborative event planning. Schools can also incorporate Beyond-the-Book activities, curriculum, and teacher-friendly resources before, during, or after the program. Schools may ask about free teacher packets when booking.
What equipment should our school provide?
Please provide a projector or display screen, speakers for videos, and a microphone. Lisa works with your librarian or school contact to coordinate the day.
Can students meet Lisa and have books signed?
Yes. A lunch meet-and-greet and book signing can take place in your library or another school location. Book order forms are sent home in advance, and signing times are coordinated for pre-ordered books.
What classroom resources can we use before and after the visit?
Explore 100+ activity pages, songs, Beyond the Books curriculum, and a free printable SEL teacher kit. Visit our Education page for resources that extend reading, writing, creativity, and social-emotional learning.
Are school play scripts available?
Two Unicorn Jazz™ play scripts with music are available for classroom or theater performances. Ask Lisa about current availability and how to include a play in your school’s author visit.
Can our school be featured in a School Spotlight?
A School Spotlight blog feature can celebrate your school’s story, local fun facts, and student participation. Coordinate the details with Lisa when planning your visit.
How do kindness certificates work?
Each teacher may select three students to recognize during the assembly. Lisa helps prepare certificates for teachers and school leaders to sign.
What can students learn about creative careers?
Through storytelling, music, and behind-the-scenes activities, students explore writing, art, technology, entrepreneurship, and the teamwork behind books, toys, puppets, and videos while discovering their own gifts and talents.
Are character images and 3D-printing files available for school activities?
Free Unicorn Jazz™ character images are available for school activities. A 3D-printing file (.STL) is available upon request; contact Lisa to request these creative tools.
Is a Lunch & Learn possible?
Selected readers can enjoy lunch and conversation with Lisa. Discuss this option with your school contact while coordinating the day.
Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes. Purchase orders are accepted for assemblies and book orders. Contact Lisa to arrange the details.
Are discounts available when multiple schools book?
Schools booking more than one visit within the same district may qualify for discounted rates. Contact Lisa’s team with the participating schools, preferred dates, and estimated number of students for availability and a customized quote.
Are sponsored author visit options available?
Ask Lisa’s team about sponsored visit options, including programs supported by student book orders and schoolwide reading opportunities.
How do we request a quote?
Use the inquiry form below, email authorlisacaprelli@gmail.com, or text Lisa’s PR team at 949-677-8288 with your school, location, number of students, preferred dates, and program goals.
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Literacy • confidence • creativity • belonging
Let’s create a free author visit—and a school day students will remember.
Known for teacher-approved books, bilingual resources, and engaging programs, Lisa Caprelli brings Unicorn Jazz™ and InspirEd author visits and school assemblies to children ages 3–12 throughout Southern California, Northern California, Central California, and Texas. School principals, school librarians, PTAs, and PTOs can contact Lisa’s team to plan a visit for their community.