Helping Children Find Their Voice Through Stories, Music, and Belonging
Lisa Caprelli, Author / Director
Award-Winning Children's Book series
Emotional well-being begins in childhood. Through meaningful stories, music, literacy, creativity, and interactive learning, Lisa Caprelli helps children build confidence, express themselves, connect with others, and celebrate what makes them unique.
Her Unicorn Jazz™ programs bring together reading, writing, music, art, science, technology, and social emotional learning to inspire children at school, at home, and in their communities.
“We are all unique, just like a unicorn. Uni-que.”
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Lisa Caprelli is a children’s author, keynote speaker, songwriter, and creator of the Unicorn Jazz™ brand. Her books, songs, school assemblies, and literacy programs combine joyful entertainment with meaningful lessons about confidence, kindness, creativity, resilience, teamwork, and belonging.
As a shy child, Lisa discovered her voice through writing. Today, she encourages children to find and use their own voices through storytelling, music, movement, conversation, and creative expression.
With a background in social psychology, business, communications, branding, and public relations, Lisa creates heart-centered programs that help children feel seen, understood, valued, and inspired to grow
With over 27 years of experience in business, branding, and public relations—including representing over 150 CEOs and entrepreneurs with industry expertise—she creates dynamic, engaging programs that bridge Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and STEAM education.
Drawing on her Hispanic heritage, her work encapsulates her commitment to promoting kindness, belonging, creativity, teamwork, and resilience while fostering literacy and STEM skills.
Lisa’s journey is not just about creating content; it’s about making a real difference. Since 2020, she has donated over 10,000 books to children’s charities and hospitals, and her Inspire-Ed school author visit program has reached over 800,000 students. Her book “SKIP A STEP,” which shares leadership skills drives her mission—nurturing both emotional and intellectual growth.
Her innovative approach extends beyond the pages. During the pandemic, Lisa leveraged technology with her TV show, “The Thing I Do,” where puppets, storytelling, music, and engaging lessons provided a much-needed boost to teachers and students. Her programs have been highlighted in news outlets and celebrated by school principals and teachers.
Lisa’s work is deeply community-focused. She partners with PTAs to plan all-inclusive fundraisers and school events that are as fun as they are educational. These events not only raise funds but also build strong community bonds by celebrating learning and fostering real-life skills.
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Grab any of my books: https://www.amazon.com/author/lisacaprelli
Dunn and Bradstreet for Unicorn Jazz under publisher: Happy and Fun Lifestyle LLC
Matthew Vasquez
Puppeteer and Partner
As a puppet character, “I help kids smile, play make believe and learn with our kids show UNICORN JAZZ presents THE THING I DO!” Yes, I get to work with my mom, Lisa Caprelli, the creator.
As a traveling registered nurse (RN), Matthew Vasquez brings his charm, authenticity, and proficiency to the nursing profession. His empathy and sweet sense of humor allows him to connect with his patients on an individual level making it a personable and comfortable experience for each of his patients and their family members.
Having a passion for helping people and a love for travel, Matthew first discovered travel nursing while attending school in Detroit, Michigan. Starting his career on a neurosciences floor caring for patients, he then began travel nursing alongside his wife whom is also a registered nurse.
Traveling and nursing in different cities around the US, Matthew and his wife Lori love the outdoors and exploring new cities. Architecture is also something he appreciates while traveling around.
A usual shift for Matthew in his current assignment includes caring for patients with various neurological diagnoses, assessing cardiac rhythms, monitoring for critical changes, and helping out the floor. What Matthew enjoys the most about his work day is getting the opportunity to connect with patients, co-workers and to just make people feel good and help them! Educating other co-workers and his patients on diseases and conditions is a huge part of his typical day at work, and something he takes particular pride in. He has been a nurse for over 6 years, specializing in telemetry, while experienced working in several areas of nursing including cardiology and neurology.
Unicorn Jazz celebrates the unicorn in each of you and the power of belonging! Come on ongoing adventures with fellow unicorn lovers.
Acknowledgements
I have had so many “Woof the Crows” in my life, people who believed in me, and I invite others to give gratitude to those who have helped them along the way. Perhaps, YOU, are the one who believes in another and SHOWS it — that can be life changing to someone.
Special Thanks to additional people who continue to help with Unicorn Jazz ideas, stories, and brand collaboration, including editors, mommy bloggers, mompreneurs, friends and family that keeps growing:
“My writing helps parents and educators have important conversations with children that include compassion and understanding. Through social skills and communication, children can do much more than they ever realized. Some top takeaways from my children’s books have been: “I am different and that’s awesome.” “We’re all different as human beings.” “We all thrive for friendship, kindness and love in our lives.” -LC
Because of the need for more dual language learning, we’re doing everything we can to reach English and Spanish speaking communities.
Unicorn Jazz TM is a licensed trademark by Happy and Fun Lifestyle, LLC
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