Elisa Kleven
Children's Book Author and Illustrator
Reviews and Awards
Youth In Arts: Paper Princess Musical Theatre Production
Read about the wonderful Youth In Arts' musical theatre production The Paper Princess and the Pinata at the Marin Center Showcase Theatre in San Rafael, California. The production, adapted by the director Miko Lee from Elisa's Paper Princess book series, premiered to over 700 students, teachers, and parents on February 4, 2011. And view a few scenes from the production by clicking here.
Monkeyshine Theatre: The Paper Princess in Europe
In Ireland another play based on The Paper Princess, produced by Monkeyshine Theatre, toured through Spring, 2011, and continued on to an international storytelling festival in Norway. In 2013 the Princess also enjoyed a busy summer with Monkeyshine at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the worlds largest arts festival.
The Paper Princess in Oakland
The Paper Princess was also brought to life by a beautiful and brave little girl named Ashley Bilbao. While battling cancer at Children's Hospital in Oakland, CA, Ashley and the wonderful organization Bay Kids created a film based on the book. Click here to view .
Elisa (center) with cast members
from the musical production
The Monkeyshine Theatre playbill for The Paper Princess play