LAUSD gets Children’s Author With Puppet and Music Performances for Literacy Night
During the day, San Gabriel Elementary is receiving a fun and engaging author visit to students in school assemblies; and then for Family Literacy Night, it gets bonus puppetter Matthew Vasquez, who plays Character Trezekke. This visit comes with book given away, stories, music, and performances led by Unicorn Jazz creator Lisa Caprelli.
LAUSD Children’s Author Lisa Caprelli Shares a one of a kind Puppet and Musical Performances for Literacy Night at San Gabriel Ave School of Los Angeles Unified School District
A Special THANK YOU TO the Literacy Night Committee:
Cindy Taylor, Angie Gómez, Lauren Cantu and María Irigoyen – You all are helping to make this 2025 LITERACY NIGHT EVENT at San Gabriel Ave School of Los Angeles Unified School District which is held in Los Angeles. This is going to be epic for LAUSD!
LAUSD CHILDRENS AUTHOR SAN GABRIEL ELEMENTARY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
LAUSD CHILDRENS AUTHOR SAN GABRIEL ELEMENTARY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Family Literacy Night School Event Lisa Caprelli – comes to San Gabriel Ave School of Los Angeles Unified School District – Students can make their own BEE HAPPY Art,
Here are samples of Students artwork created at school classrooms and libraries across the different schools we get to visit, teacher and Teacher-led:
“Unicorn Jazz” takes readers on a magical journey where story and song unite in a celebration of friendship and courage. Jazz, a shy unicorn with a beautiful voice, moves to a new land. With the help of Woof the Crow, she learns to embrace her singing talent. Through their friendship and “The Friendship Song,” Jazz finds the courage to be herself and share her voice.
Teachers & Schools: Lisa can help bring the Unicorn Jazz Play into your school!
The first book in the award-winning series, “Unicorn Jazz” inspires kind hearts and bold dreams while celebrating the beauty of being unique.
Every Student Who Purchases A Bee Happy Book at Family Literacy Night Speaker event From the Author — Will Receive a Free Unicorn Jazz Sticker – Below – with Their Autographed Bee Happy Book Signed With a Dedication by Lisa Caprelli
3×3 inch sticker based on Lisa Caprelli’s Forthcoming Book: THE TASTY TRAVELS OF HOPE THE FLYING TACO – 2025
Unicorn Jazz celebrates reading when Lisa comes to San Gabriel, LAUSD school to read to kids for special literacy night day!
Lisa Caprelli, a talented Latina author, resides in Southern California and is touring the USA on a book tour. We welcome her when she comes to West Covina read to kids – as the family literacy night speaker to our school in March! Encouraged by her grandmother’s wisdom, Lisa pursued her passion for writing and helping others. Today, Lisa is the creative force behind the beloved children’s book series, “Unicorn Jazz,” a heartwarming journey celebrating individuality, kindness, inclusivity, and creative expression. Her dedication to spreading joy and education extends beyond the pages with the captivating Amazon TV show, “Unicorn Jazz Presents The Thing I Do.”
Free Teacher and student printables, coloring pages and curriculum activities – Parents and Educators: click here
Baby, I Love You (based on the book and song)
Behind-the-scenes past school author visits, THIS IS FROM a former ELEMENTARY SCHOOL appearance: Your school will be updated here after her visit, also.
The Thing I Do Book – Music Video and Activity Sheets for Grades 1-4
Bee-ing Happy With Unicorn Jazz and Friends for Ages 3-100 Bee-Cause We all Love Happiness!
Bee-ing Happy With Unicorn Jazz and Friends for Ages 3-100 Bee-Cause We all Love Happiness!
To have my son, Matthew Vasquez, an RN and co-author and pupetter, work with me to help propel our brand forward brings me and the kids we inspire – so much joy!
Author Lisa Caprelli, is happy to fulfill any book orders for our students, with some freebies and autographed by the author! A book order form will go out before she visits our school.
Unicorn Jazz has just released our YouTube kid-friendly Season of THE THING I DO! Here is Episode 1:
Literacy Journey by Award-Winning Author
…a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Family Literacy Night School Event and TEACHERS RESOURCES:
As part of the in-person visit to schools, author Lisa Caprelli will present a short 3-5 min video from “Unicorn Jazz Presents The Thing I Do” kids show on Amazon TV & and YouTube, including:
- Reading, writing, and behind the scenes from the Unicorn Jazz book series will be read
- Teachers can share or read in advance of this visit the Unicorn Jazz book one-storytime and the Unicorn Jazz Friendship song to get familiar with the character’s and stories’ themes of friendship, belonging, kindness, and social-emotional learning.
- Teachers can take advantage of learning resources for Unicorn Jazz
- Free resources for THE THING I DO book
- Songs from 10+ music videos created by Lisa at UnicornJazz.com/songs
- Additional 100+ -page variety of coloring pages, activities, and learning here.
- SEL learning packet
Thank you for supporting literacy and the joy of books and learning!
Grades K to 3
Preview to Share with Students on How Author Lisa Caprelli Combines Imagination, Puppets, Stories and Songs from Her Original Book Series: Unicorn Jazz
OCEAN ANIMALS: GRADES 3-5
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- Ocean Animals Book for Kids Activity Pages
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- Ocean Animals Coloring Pages
Explore fun facts about 26 favorite ocean animals! Each page is a riddle and a haiku poem. This book also comes with a song called HAIKU SONG by singer/actress, Emily Isabel available on all major music platforms! From jellyfish and corals to whales and sharks, Unicorn Jazz and friends uncover the most fascinating aspects of the underwater world throughout their adventure. The Earth is made up of two-thirds water, from our oceans. So marine life matters to us all. Introduce kids to a fun way of learning about ocean animals.
Grades 4-5 School Video & Learning Resources
- Where do Good Ideas Come From. Teachers can play later in the year, click here
- Behind the Scenes Journey of an author during the pandemic: click here
- Skip a Step, Free Digital Journal for Students, click to download free
- More for students interested in leadership: click here
For Grades 4-5 VIDEOS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY, GREEN SCREEN AND INNOVATION:
- The Thing I Do Music Video Created by 19 Kids, Actors, Students and Adults – watch
- Dance and Sing With Me Music Video by children actors/singers –watch
- In her latest endeavor, Lisa channels her entrepreneurial spirit and storytelling prowess into “Skip a Step: Imparting Wisdom For Young Entrepreneur Minds.” Through this insightful book, she delves into the lives of thirteen extraordinary entrepreneurs, offering invaluable lessons on finding happiness, meaning, and success in life. Lisa’s inspiring journey from a shy girl in El Paso to an accomplished author and advocate exemplifies the transformative power of following one’s dreams and embracing the wisdom passed down by loved ones.
To learn more about Lisa Caprelli’s leadership and speaker journey, click here.