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 and is the founder/executive director of Foster Book Club, a community-driven project with the mission of getting books with foster care representation into the hands of kids in foster care.
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
March 2026 — “Just One Step” speech to eleventh graders, The Bishop’s School, La Jolla, CA
LATEST BOOK RELEASES
Aug. 1, 2025 — Pickleball Problems, Jake Maddox Sports Series, published by Capstone
Jan. 1, 2026 — Ethan Talks to Animals series, published by Capstone
New book release coming Aug. 1, 2026
Nico Waters 