Jacqueline Faber: Author, Educator, and Jewelry Artisan

Jacqueline Faber has written three illustrated books for children, "Desiree’s Night Flight," "A Purrfect Home for Kitters," and "SuperGoldfish." Since 2009, she has focused on writing, speaking engagements, and book tours through her imprint, Faber Books. Ms. Faber writes books that address not only the creative and academic needs of children, but convey sensitive and thoughtful messages to aid in their spiritual and emotional development. She developed a video read-aloud program to complement her in-person classroom presentations, and a regional book tour for "SuperGoldfish."

Ms. Faber is also a jeweler and retired, award-winning educator celebrating more than 37 years teaching in Marin County, California. She has changed the lives of children through her innovative teaching and creative problem solving. She began her career at San Francisco State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and received a "Life Credential" in 1965. She taught in Marin County for 37 years, and was an elementary school teacher at Wade Thomas School for 26 years. She received "The Golden Bell Award" in Project Based Learning, a student-led, theme-based teaching method that encourages students to create cross-disciplinary learning opportunities based on their individual interests. As a Project Based Learning teacher, she helped students synthesize elements of the curriculum, and become an expert in numerous subject areas. She began her picture book writing after watching her students in their school library, and seeing their engagement when the librarian read aloud to them.

In addition to her work as a writer and teacher, Jacqueline is an accomplished metalworker and jewelry artisan. For more than 45 years, she has created unique pieces featuring 14K gold and silver, custom-designed jewelry. She specializes in pearls and semi-precious stones, currently offered under her "JewelryByJacquie" brand on Etsy. She is presently looking for new marketing opportunities. Ms. Faber is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association.