Kara Navolio, Author

Welcome

Kara writes children's books that celebrate the joys of childhood. Her first book, Everybody Can Dance!, was released May 28, 2019 and made Amazon's #1 New Release in Children's Dance Books that first week. It has also been featured on BBC's Bedtime Stories show, CBeebies. It celebrates diversity. showing children of all cultures and abilities experiencing the joy of dance together.

Her second book "Maggie Discovers the Rainbow" launched on March 21, 2023. In this magical adventure a cautious girl learns the rewards of stepping out of your comfort zone as she flies through all the colors of the rainbow and experiences what all the colors feel like.

Upcoming Events

Launch Party for "Maggie Discovers the Rainbow" -- March 25, 2023

Join the fun on March 25 at the Ygnacio Valley Library - 11am.

Story time, art activity for kids, photo booth, refreshments, book signings and a special appearance by the illustrator Tracie Timmer. Free and open to the public.

Family Day and Storytime at the Bedford Gallery -- April 2, 2023

Experience the Bedford's current show "The Sensation of Color" following story time with Kara and illustrator Tracie Timmer - Kara will read her book. Tracie will lead an art project and everyone will get a chance to experience the immersive show Erin Fong I The Sensation of Color. 11am -- $10 per family includes admission to the gallery and art project for all the kids. Register at the bedfordgallery.org - link is below

Storytime at the Ruth Bancroft Garden -- April 16, 2023

Community Day at the Ruth Bancroft Garden, including story time with Kara and an art project - Kara will read her book and lead lead an art project, then experience the gardens, a local treasure. 10:30 am

Classroom Visits

Now booking classroom visits (virtual or in person in the San Francisco Bay Area) - Kara will read Everybody Can Dance! and lead a dance party, discuss the writing/publishing process in kid-friendly language, or share Maggie Discovers the Rainbow and lead an art project and discussion of emotions and using color to express ourselves. Contact her to set a date: karanavolio@gmail.com