Lisa Caprelli Faith Based SEL Books at Texas PTA Launch 2025
If you’re an educator or parent in Texas looking for fresh, research-backed ways to boost both reading skills and emotional intelligence, you won’t want to miss what’s coming this July in Dallas. Award-winning children’s author and SEL advocate Lisa Caprelli—creator of the Unicorn Jazz brand—is bringing her dynamic literacy programs and interactive social-emotional learning (SEL) workshops to the Texas PTA Launch 2025 conference.
Faith-Based SEL & Literacy Books at Texas PTA Launch 2025
Drawing on her background in social psychology and over two decades in education and children’s publishing, Lisa has crafted a suite of resources that make literacy keynote sessions come alive and help young students develop empathy, self-awareness, and teamwork. Highlights include:
Standards-Aligned Lesson Plans
Designed to meet Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS) for English Language Arts and CASEL competencies, these turnkey guides walk teachers through every step of a lesson—from vocabulary-building to character empathy exercises.Interactive Journals & Printables
Students dive deeper through prompts that connect story events to their own experiences, reinforcing critical thinking and self-reflection.Original Sing-Along Videos
Available on YouTube and all major streaming platforms, these catchy tracks reinforce key themes and boost engagement in both classroom and virtual settings.
Hands-On School Assemblies That Spark Engagement
Whether you coordinate a single-day assembly or an extended residency, Lisa’s flexible workshop formats fit any schedule and budget:
Read & Reflect
Guided close-reads help students identify emotions, motivations, and solutions within the story—laying the groundwork for stronger reading comprehension and social awareness.Write & Connect
Through writing exercises, learners map characters’ challenges to real-life scenarios, fostering both writing skills and perspective-taking.Create & Collaborate
Group projects—like “Kindness Mural” installations or “Community Storyboards”—encourage teamwork, creativity, and responsible decision-making.
Packages can be tailored for general campus budgets or funded through Title I/II/IV grants, ensuring accessibility for schools of all sizes and locations.
Spotlight on Unicorn Jazz Classics
At Booth #723 in the Hilton Anatole, Lisa will feature her most popular Unicorn Jazz titles, each paired with custom curriculum supports:
Unicorn Jazz: A World of Flavor
A culinary adventure that introduces young readers to global cultures through playful onomatopoeia and vibrant illustrations—ideal for social studies tie-ins.Butterfly Whispers
Using the metaphor of transformation, this story gently navigates themes of change and resilience, accompanied by art prompts and reflection questions.Joy’s Journey (Coming 2026)
A brand-new tale exploring gratitude and everyday wonder, complete with interactive gratitude journals.
Why Texas Educators Are Taking Notice
Lisa’s Texas roots—from her early days in El Paso dreaming of ocean horizons—imbue her work with authenticity and a deep understanding of diverse student experiences. To date, she’s reached over 800,000 young learners through school visits, virtual events, and library partnerships nationwide. Conference attendees will get firsthand demos of classroom activities, sample materials, and exclusive access to downloadable resources.
Meet Lisa Caprelli
A former marketing executive turned full-time author, Lisa holds a degree in social psychology and has published 23 children’s books under her Unicorn Jazz and InspireEd imprints. She combines data-driven insights with imaginative storytelling to help students build both literacy and life skills.
Join Us in Dallas!
When: July 15–17, 2025
Where: Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX
Booth: #723
Stop by to explore sample lesson plans, catch a live sing-along performance, and talk one-on-one about how Unicorn Jazz’s SEL-infused literacy programs can enrich your school or district.
📈 Ready to learn more? Visit unicornjazz.com/SEL-literacy for detailed program guides, grant-writing tips, and free downloadable activities you can use today.
Let’s empower the next generation of readers and changemakers—one story at a time.