Benicia Unified School District Speaker Lisa Caprelli Combines Storytelling For Robert Semple Elementary
From the archive — May 21, 2025. This announcement introduced plans for an author visit at Robert Semple Elementary. Offers and linked resources may have changed.
Robert Semple Elementary School was the focus of this announcement about a planned day of storytelling with keynote speaker, Lisa Caprelli.
Benicia Unified School District Speaker Lisa Caprelli Combines Storytelling For Robert Semple Elementary
The original announcement thanked Robert Semple Elementary parents and teachers.
The announcement included plans for photo opportunities and a meet-and-greet, with assembly times still to be confirmed. Storytelling, art and writing in the planned Robert Semple visit — The announcement outlined BEE HAPPY art and writing, literacy, music and opportunities for students to ask questions.Examples of student artwork from previous school classrooms and libraries
Bee-ing Happy printables and coloring sheets — described as free in the original announcement.
"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.
Our book turned into a school play!
The original announcement offered information for teachers and schools about bringing the Unicorn Jazz Play into a school.
The first book in the series, "Unicorn Jazz" inspires kind hearts and bold dreams while celebrating the beauty of being unique.
The planned author visit at Robert Semple Elementary — Solano County, California
The May 2025 announcement described plans for Lisa Caprelli’s Northern California book tour and a family literacy night at Robert Semple Elementary. Encouraged by her grandmother's wisdom, Lisa pursued her passion for writing and helping others. The original announcement described Lisa as the creator of the children's book series, "Unicorn Jazz," a heartwarming journey celebrating individuality, kindness, inclusivity, and creative expression. The announcement also referenced "Unicorn Jazz Presents The Thing I Do," described there as an Amazon TV show.Teacher and student printables, coloring pages and curriculum activities listed in the original announcement: click here
Original Vimeo video (currently unavailable in the embedded player)
Baby, I Love You (based on the book and song)
Behind-the-scenes past school author visits; this example comes from a previous school appearance.
The Thing I Do Book - Music Video and Activity Sheets for Grades 1-4
Bee-ing Happy With Unicorn Jazz and Friends
The original announcement described this as “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!
The May 2025 announcement described plans for student book orders and author signatures.
The original announcement included Episode 1 of THE THING I DO on YouTube:
A literacy journey with author Lisa Caprelli
The original announcement described literacy as a foundation for lifelong learning.
Family literacy night plans and resources from the original announcement
Beyond these books, the original announcement shared links from "Unicorn Jazz Presents The Thing I Do" children’s show, described in the announcement as appearing on Amazon TV and YouTube. The resource list included:- Reading, writing and behind-the-scenes material from the Unicorn Jazz book series
- The announcement suggested sharing or reading 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.
- The announcement linked to learning resources for Unicorn Jazz
- Resources described as free in the original announcement for THE THING I DO book
- The announcement listed songs from 10+ music videos created by Lisa at UnicornJazz.com/songs
- The announcement also listed a 100+ page collection of coloring pages, activities and learning resources here.
- SEL learning packet
In the original announcement, our Unicorn Jazz team, writers and directors described the following episodes as donations 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
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 and actress Emily Isabel, described in the original announcement as 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, listed in the original announcement, click here
- Behind the Scenes Journey of an author during the pandemic: click here
- Skip a Step, described in the original announcement as a free digital Journal for Students, original journal link
- More for students interested in leadership: click here
- 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
- The original announcement also described Lisa’s entrepreneurial spirit and storytelling in "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.