Award-Winning SEL Series

Kathryn "the Grape" Cloward is a certified Social-Emotional Character Development Instructor (Rutgers University) who is dedicated to writing songs and stories that align with social-emotional learning (SEL) and character building skills to help children have tools for navigating life. Earning over 70 national-level awards for excellence in family-friendly media, including 2025's Best Children's Music Artist, Kathryn is focused on creating art that children enjoy and adults appreciate.

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Artist of the Year

Kathryn the Grape was honored as the 2025 Children’s Music Artist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.

NEW ALBUM - STOP SLOW GO

NEW ALBUM 8/21

STOP SLOW GO is a joyful, engaging children’s album that gives youth practical social-emotional tools through music, movement, and play. Created by award-winning children’s artist and Certified Social-Emotional Character Development Instructor Kathryn "the Grape" Cloward, the 13-track album helps youth build emotional awareness, self-regulation, confidence, kindness, and connection in ways that feel fun and natural. From energetic songs that get youth moving to mindful moments with affirmations and positive statements, STOP SLOW GO brings research-based social-emotional learning to life through music youth can sing, dance, and grow with.

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Child Whisperer

"Kathryn the Grape is a child whisperer. Children LOVE her!" - Jill Jones

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Award-Winning Music

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