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Updated 5/13/2022

JACOBS AND SWENDER

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    MA

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender are a husband and wife writing team with over 20 books to their credit. Bringing together their unique backgrounds in poetry, music, dance and education, they have presented their interactive and engaging author programs at schools and libraries around the country. Their programs include reading, singing and dramatization, as well as visual art and/or writing projects. Their mission is to show children of all ages that they are already authors and illustrators. More information can be found at JacobsAndSwender.com.

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Jennifer Swender
Job Title: children's author
Address:
Amherst, MA 01002

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2000

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2000

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Literary Arts - Children's

Additional Disciplines:

  • Literary Arts - Poetry

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Writing Services
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Curriculum Development
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Elders
  • Families
  • School Groups

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County
  • Multi-County Region
  • State
  • Multi-State Region

Media Gallery

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

  • 2020 Mathical Book Prize (SOLVING FOR M); 2007 Schneider Family Book Award (DEAF MUSICIANS)

Awards

Awards:

  • 2020 Mathical Book Prize (SOLVING FOR M); 2007 Schneider Family Book Award (DEAF MUSICIANS)

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age

Subject Areas:

  • Literature

Certifications and Training:

  • Jennifer certified in Elem. Ed. (New York) and Elem/Bilingual Ed. (Texas)

Fee range:

general = $400/60 min. workshop or $1250/day + travel

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age

Subject Areas:

  • Literature

Certifications and Training:

  • Jennifer certified in Elem. Ed. (New York) and Elem/Bilingual Ed. (Texas)

Fee range:

general = $400/60 min. workshop or $1250/day + travel