About the Author

Starting with editing exercises on the chalkboard in third grade, Jeff Goodman has long found joy in the magic of the written word. Drawn to children’s literature for its unique ability to impart life lessons, he created Heather and the Magic Weather Feather (2026) to promote imagination in our increasingly automated world. This is Jeff’s second children’s book; his debut (Feel Like Eggs?) became a #1 New Release on Amazon in 2021.

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As an award-winning journalist and school communications specialist, Jeff has written extensively about education, child development, and social-emotional learning. His work has appeared in numerous print and online media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times. He is currently the communications director at Carlthorp School in Santa Monica.

 

Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from UC Berkeley and lives with his family in Los Angeles.

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