Jon Nappa

Jon Nappa is a storyteller to his core—a multi-genre author, award-winning producer, and the original writer, producer, director, and co-creator of Pappyland, the beloved PBS and TLC series that ignited children’s imaginations nationwide.

He’s also the creative force behind The Art, Song, and Story Palace YouTube Kid’s Channel, where music, stories, and art come alive for young audiences and families. But Jon’s stories reach far beyond children’s media.

In his historical novels—What Longfellow Heard (a Maine Literary Awards finalist), Storm Warriors, and Storm Survivors—Jon brings pivotal moments of history vividly to life, exploring courage, justice, and the resilience of the human spirit. His acclaimed fantasy adventure The Logbooks of Admiral Jake, the debut of his upcoming Logbooks Series, sweeps readers into a double-realm world of daring quests and mystical discoveries.

Jon’s children’s books—including Seaweed McTweed, Did You Ever Wannabe?, and the forthcoming Tug the Heart picture books—delight young readers with humor, rhyme, and boundless imagination, echoing his lifelong passion for sparking wonder and creativity.

Across every genre, Jon’s work celebrates the search for meaning, the triumph of the human spirit, and the power of art and story to transform lives.

He lives along Maine’s rugged coast with his wife, surrounded by the ever-changing sea and sky that fuel his inspiration. In every project, Jon seeks to inspire courage, heroism, purpose—and always a spark of curiosity, kindness, and creativity for readers of all ages.