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See our interview on Cool In Your Code TV hosted by Emmy Award winning Hank Wasiak. The interview was filmed at the wonderful Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM).


Arriving in Spring 2110 with Henry Holt!

Just published!

"Free-form verse that seems to rock and roll like a subway on the tracks."

"Both uplifting and inclusive, it is a celebration of music and resilience."

Winner of the American Library Association's
Schneider Family Book Award

Hi! We're Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender. We write books for kids. We can also come visit your school or library to show you what we do.
"A tribute to tolerance."

"The perfect alphabet book for racing fans."

"This volume has much to offer: great songs, an enthusiasm for music, and ways to learn and have fun."

"Free-form verse that seems to rock and roll like a subway on the tracks."

"Another infectiously rhythmic and invitingly hip love letter to a distinctly New York experience." -Publishers Weekly

"A gift to anyone who has ever been asked to tell a child a story." -Marian Wright Edelman

"This lovely picture book is a truly worthy addition to most collections."

"This little book is a powerhouse of information... An excellent beginning resource for any child or group of children interested in theater."
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