Kathryn the Grape (Kathryn Cloward) helps children feel good and shine. She is a #1 bestselling author, award-winning songwriter, engaging entertainer, educator, and Certified Social-Emotional Character Development Instructor. In 2025, she received national recognition as Children’s Music Artist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards, honoring excellence among independent artists. Through her Kathryn the Grape series, she brings her childhood nickname to life with uplifting books, songs, videos, and live shows that help children build confidence, understand emotions, and make kind, thoughtful choices. Her work weaves together music and storytelling with themes of kindness, gratitude, empathy, inclusivity, resilience, and joyful connection. Kathryn has written impact songs for organizations that support children facing cancer, raise awareness of rare diseases, and empower teen refugees. She’s a voting member of the Recording Academy and a GRAMMY® Awards balloted artist.