“My name is Naava, and I’m your family’s new art teacher.”
Artist. Educator. Advocate for Creative Kids.
Naava is a teacher and illustrator whose work recently went viral, earning millions of views and a feature on the TODAY Show.
She’s become a trusted voice for parents and caretakers as they support the brave, creative kids they love.
❤︎ ART SUPPLIES
❤︎ ART SUPPLIES
Must-have art supplies for your creative child, selected by Naava.
Watch the videos that changed everything:
Writing about education
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Dear Parents of Toddlers,
I didn’t know this when my kids were in preschool. But once I became the teacher and heard it first-hand, I knew I had to tell the other parents.
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Welcome back to the Art Room
I’m really sorry your old art teacher was bad at their job. Let’s start over.
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Art Names For Your New Baby
Now that I’m your new art teacher, I’m also going to name your children. You don’t mind, do you?
Illustration & Animation
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![©Naava Katz - All rights reserved. Illustration of a woman holding a baby under a tree filled with purple flowers at night under a crescent moons and stars.]()
Mother & Child
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![©Naava Katz - All rights reserved.]()
Greetings Cards
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![©Naava Katz - All rights reserved. Illustration and animation of newborn.]()
Animation
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![©Naava Katz - All rights reserved. Illustration of Amanda Gorman about merging mercy, might, right, and love from the Biden Harris Inauguration 2021.]()
Editorial Portraits
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![©Naava Katz - All rights reserved. Illustration of eight cartoon reindeer dressed holding a sign that reads "Reindeer Academy".]()
Holiday Art
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![©Naava Katz - All rights reserved. Inspirational poster.]()
Hand Lettering
DESIGNED BY NAAVA:
Created by Naava Katz, Shower Stories™ are modern, illustrated visual guides that help neurodivergent kids build confidence and independence with personal hygiene.
Shower Stories™ launched on TikTok in 2025 and was immediately put into use by over 80 families within one week.