Jacqueline Moody
Jacqueline Moody is a writer, editor and producer. She is Founder and Chief Executive of YadaYadaCo., which provides editorial, production and content development services in the children’s media space. She is a co-founder and writer for the television show WordWorld, which airs in over 90 countries around the globe.[1]
Career[edit]
Moody studied creative writing and playwriting at Lehman College, City University of New York.[2] In addition to her work in television, she also worked as an editor and writer for Soundprints, a children’s book publisher, serving clients including Disney and the Smithsonian Institution.[3]
WordWorld[edit]
Moody was co-creator, head writer, and executive producer of WordWorld.[citation needed] In 2005, WordWorld was the recipient of IKEA after their study concluded that the show “significantly strengthens early literacy skills in preschoolers, providing the building blocks essential for learning how to read.”.[4]
The series premiered on September 3, 2007, and ended on January 17, 2011, having run for three seasons, containing 80 episodes in total. Peg + Cat replaced re-runs of WordWorld in the PBS Kids lineup in October, 2013.
References[edit]
- ^ “Norwalker Basks in Glow of Her Emmy” The Hour.
- ^ ""Women of Excellence Award" CUNY". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ^ “Jacqueline Moody-Luther." Good Books.
- ^ “WordWorld Improves Literacy." TimesUnion.