CHILDREN'S AUTHOR + KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Stories that help us belong.
Lisa Caprelli
Inspiring keynotes and author experiences that invite children, educators, and communities to practice courage, spark creativity, and make room for one another.
Choose the experience for your audience.
Schools & libraries
Author visits, assemblies, literacy events, and creative writing experiences.
Explore author visitsEducators & conferences
Keynotes on belonging, storytelling, creativity, and encouraging young voices.
Plan a keynoteCommunity & youth
Messages of courage, connection, and purpose for family and community events.
Tell Lisa about your event
Stories. Connection. Participation.
A room full of possibility.
Stories, conversation, music, and participation give audiences something to feel, remember, and carry forward.
See Lisa's school programsSee Lisa in action
Be bold. Be brave.
Watch the keynote on YouTubeFeatured keynote
37th Annual
Walk Against Drugs
Mission Viejo, California
Lisa served as keynote speaker for this community event presented by the City of Mission Viejo and the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Speaking themes
Conversations that continue
after the applause.
Explore these themes with Lisa and shape a message around your audience.
Every Child Has a Story
Educators, PTAs & family audiencesBelonging, empathy, and helping children feel seen.
Be Bold. Be Brave. Be You.
Youth, schools & community eventsCourage, everyday choices, and finding your voice.
From Story to Possibility
Literacy events, young writers & creative groupsImagination, authorship, and turning ideas into action.
Featured conversations & stories
Get to know the voice
behind the books.
Explore Lisa's conversations about purpose, connection, and the stories that help children grow.
TV news · 2025
KVIA ABC-7
See students bring Unicorn Jazz to life in a school production celebrating friendship and belonging.
Read the storyMagazine interview · 2023
Authority Magazine
Lisa discusses ways families can help children feel heard, valued, and connected.
Read the interviewPodcast · 2021
On the Schmooze
From a shy child to a creative leader: Lisa shares how purpose, encouragement, and storytelling shaped Unicorn Jazz.
Listen to the conversationMeet Lisa
An author's heart.
A speaker's purpose.
Lisa Caprelli is a Latina children's author, songwriter, keynote speaker, and creator of Unicorn Jazz. Her books and programs explore kindness, creativity, confidence, and belonging.
With a bachelor's degree in Social Psychology and a background in writing, branding, and public relations, Lisa brings stories and real-life experience to conversations with students, educators, and communities.
Planning your event
Start with your audience.
We'll shape the experience.
What ages are the children's programs designed for?
Programs are designed for children ages 3–12. Lisa works with you to match the session to your audience.
How long is a session?
Author-visit sessions typically run 30–45 minutes. Keynote length and format are planned around your event.
Is event planning included?
Yes. Event planning is included so your team can coordinate the audience, timing, format, and goals with Lisa.
Does Lisa travel outside California?
Yes. Lisa frequently travels across the USA for author visits on a city-by-city basis. Share your city, state, and preferred dates to discuss availability.
What could your audience carry home?
Tell Lisa about your event, audience, location, and preferred date. Let's plan a message that fits your community.
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