John Paul Padilla
Awards • Media • Recognition
📰Featured in USA News
OCTOBER 28, 2025
John Paul Padilla Inspires with Anti-Bullying Songs “This Is Me” and “Este Soy Yo”
The article highlights John Paul Padilla’s mission to promote self-love, confidence, and acceptance through original music. It explores how his songs “This Is Me” and “Este Soy Yo” continue his lifelong commitment to inspiring kindness and empowering people to embrace who they are.
📰Featured in The Insider Weekly
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
Anti-Bullying Advocate Expands Mission with Music and Publishing Venture
The article shares John Paul Padilla’s journey from overcoming childhood bullying to becoming an award-winning children’s author, songwriter, content creator, and anti-bullying advocate—using books, music, and storytelling to inspire kindness, confidence, and hope.
June 1993: Poem, “My Rights” Chosen for publication In Anthology, Distinguished Poets of America and Awarded, “Editor’s Choice Award”
March 1992: Poem, “The Rose” Chosen for publication in Anthology, The Best Poems of The 90?s By the National Library of Poetry along with having the poem included in cassette tape accompanied by classical music in,” The Sound Of Poetry–Best Poets of the 90?s,
June 1991: Song, “I wasn’t Born to Love” Recorded by Keith Bradford received a Top Ten Award for Excellence in Songwriting and Lyric Composition.
January 1991: Received the New Songwriters Award for Song, “Be Yourself“given out by Music City Songcrafters