About

Nico Waters has written seven children’s fiction books with the nation’s leading children’s educational publisher, Capstone, and 13 hi-lo children’s books with Saddleback Educational Publishing. She also has an M.A. Writing, fiction degree from Johns Hopkins University. Besides writing, Nico has fun with markers and watercolor paint and is always searching online for delicious recipes. She lives in sunny California with her husband, works in marketing and communications at an independent school, and is a board member of the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild.

EVENTS

February 2024 — Reading to kindergartners at KIPP Primary, Chicago, IL

April 2024 — Reading to kindergartners at Avocado Elementary, La Mesa, CA

April 2025 — Greeting as a San Diego Writers and Editors Guild board member at booth #4 at the San Diego Writers Festival

May 2025 — Open Mic Night, San Diego Writers and Editors Guild at San Diego Writers, Ink

NEW BOOKS COMING OUT

August 1, 2025 — Pickleball Problems, Jake Maddox Sports Series, published by Capstone

Spring 2026

Fall 2026