Jacqueline Moody

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]

Moody was co-creator, head writer, and executive producer of WordWorld in association with her cousin Don Moody.^{[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 45 episodes in total. Peg + Cat replaced re-runs of WordWorld in the PBS Kids lineup in October 2013.