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11-year-old Gets An Early Start in Radio

Posted on April 19, 2012
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by WYNNE LOVE | photos by Zeena Gregg Photography

When Audrey Koepke, a fifth grader at Willow Grove Elementary School, was given the opportunity to be a radio host for “Kathryn the Grape’s Magical Hour,” she jumped at the chance. Kathryn the Grape, a vivacious young girl who loves to wear purple, takes readers along on her adventures in the new book series bearing her name.

“I love that Kathryn the Grape is just a regular girl that tries to let everyone know that they are magical and unique,” said Audrey. Inspired by the childhood nickname of author, Kathryn Cloward, Kathryn the Grape uses her magic wand and her own clever thinking to help her feel brave and trust her intuition while making new friends and trying new things.

Now Audrey shares those same ideas with fans over the radio waves every Wednesday at noon on the VoiceAmerica Kids Channel. “I thought it would be really fun to make an impact on other kids my age and talk about important subjects,” said Audrey. Joined by her best friend, Zara Irshad, as co-host, Audrey interviews special guests and helps prepare her own segments for the hour-long broadcast.

“The goal of Kathryn the Grape is to help children develop authentic self-love and see themselves as perfect, one-of-a-kind, magical individuals,” said Cloward. Kathryn’s messages have been well-received, earning her the radio show last fall and a Mom’s Choice Award in February. Now with a music CD, which Audrey and Zara also helped record, and a third book coming out this summer, Cloward has high hopes for the future of Kathryn the Grape.

“In the coming years I envision Kathryn the Grape will have a TV show, a touring stage show, an expansive merchandise line, and of course many more books and music albums,” said Cloward. In the meantime, her greatest joy has come from sharing her messages of positive self-worth with kids throughout San Diego.

Audrey agreed. “I am very grateful for the opportunities, such as being on the Kathryn the Grape CD, meeting interesting people, and being in magazines and newspapers.” She hopes all the publicity will mean that more children will benefit from the wonderful lessons Kathryn the Grape has to offer.

Kathryn the Grape® children’s books Music and Messages of Love and Kindness and Adventure can be found by visiting www.kathrynthegrape.com.

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