Kathryn the Grape

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 support children in building confidence, understanding emotions, and making 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 supporting children facing cancer, raising rare disease awareness, and empowering teen refugees. She's a voting member of the Recording Academy and a GRAMMY® Awards balloted artist.