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Jacqueline Moody

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Jacqueline Moody is a writer, editor and producer. She is the founder and CEO of YadaYadaCo., which provides editorial, production and content development services in the children’s media space. She co-created and wrote for the children's television show WordWorld, which aired in over 90 countries.[1]

Career

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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 the children’s book publisher Soundprints, serving clients including Disney and the Smithsonian Institution.[3]

WordWorld

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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

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  1. ^ “Norwalker Basks in Glow of Her Emmy” The Hour.
  2. ^ ""Women of Excellence Award" CUNY". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
  3. ^ “Jacqueline Moody-Luther." Good Books.
  4. ^ ""WordWorld Improves Literacy." TimesUnion". Archived from the original on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2011-12-12.