Libraries
Interactive readings, family programs, question-and-answer sessions, and signed-book events.
Welcome to her magical world
Big heart.
Bright spirit.
One unforgettable bat.
Discover The Fat Vampire Bat, a charming children’s book by Kristi Jones celebrating confidence, kindness, and the courage to be yourself.
Official home: thefatvampirebat.com
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💗Self-confidence
🌈Celebrating differences
⭐Kindness
🪽Courage
Meet the story
A lovable character children won’t forget
With her enormous curls, sparkling blue eyes, tiny fangs, and pink polka-dot cape, The Fat Vampire Bat flies straight into readers’ hearts.
The story offers families, teachers, and librarians a playful starting point for conversations about confidence, belonging, friendship, and embracing the qualities that make each child unique.
Explore the book →
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You don’t have to fit in to shine.
A message at the heart of The Fat Vampire Bat
Meet Kristi Jones
Author, storyteller, and public speaker
Kristi brings warmth, humor, and encouragement to every reading and appearance.
She is available for school visits, library programs, bookstores, literacy events, interviews, podcasts, and community gatherings.
Bring the book to life
Programs for young readers and their communities
Schools
Age-appropriate author visits that encourage reading, creativity, confidence, and kindness.
Media & Events
Interviews, festivals, bookstores, community events, podcasts, and public-speaking engagements.
Let’s make reading memorable