Kathryn Cloward is Kathryn the Grape. As a bestselling author, award-winning songwriter, and engaging children's entertainer and educator, Kathryn's creative storytelling shares mindful messages with multigenerational audiences through books, songs, videos, and concerts. Bringing her "Kathryn the Grape" childhood nickname to life in an independent heart-centered media series, Kathryn is dedicated to providing children with positive and uplifting social-emotional character development tools to help them feel good and shine as they navigate life. This educational and entertaining series is infused with themes about kindness, self-love, gratitude, joyfulness, compassion, inclusivity, empathy, friendship, resilience, and conflict resolution. Kathryn has written impact songs for organizations that support children braving cancer, rare disease awareness, and teen refugees. She’s been recognized for leadership and mentorship with honors that include the Women in Leadership Award, Women Changing the World Award, Woman of Distinction Arts Award, and over 60 family-friendly media awards from Mom's Choice Award, Family Choice Awards, and National Association of Parenting Products Awards. Kathryn is also a Voting Member of the Recording Academy and has been a GRAMMY Awards® balloted artist multiple times.