Riverside, California | Hawthorne Elementary’s Literacy Night

/ April 27, 2025

Hawthorne Elementary School PTA is excited to share with its students an educational and entertaining Family Literacy Night, by Unicorn Jazz creator and TV producer Lisa Caprelli.

Riverside, California | Hawthorne Elementary’s Literacy Night

PTA kids author visit fundraiser Riverside california hawthorn elementaryA Special THANK YOU TO the Hawthorne Elementary PTA!

Lisa will be available for photo opportunities and meet and greet!

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hawthorne elementary riverside california speaker

Family Literacy Night School Event Lisa Caprelli – comes to Hawthorne Elementary – Students can make their own BEE HAPPY Art and Writing and the importance of literacy, music and ask questions!

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.

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Our book turned into a school play!

Unicorn Jazz book turned into play for schools

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.

Unicorn Jazz celebrates reading when Lisa comes to Hawthorne Elementary Riverside, California to read to kids for special literacy night 

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 our school as the family literacy night speaker to our school in May!   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

Family Literacy Night SpeakerBaby, 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

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!

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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! 

 

 

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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.

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Family Literacy Night School Event and TEACHERS RESOURCES:

Beyond these books, Lisa Caprelli shares 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
Our Unicorn Jazz team, writers and directors are proud to donate these for use by teachers:

LAUSD CHILDRENS AUTHOR SAN GABRIEL ELEMENTARY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

fun unicorn printables for teachers

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

LAUSD CHILDRENS AUTHOR SAN GABRIEL ELEMENTARY LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

OCEAN ANIMALS: GRADES 3-5

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

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/singerswatch
  • 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.

 

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