writer, producer, musician, mom, girl, friend, sailor,dreamer, tap dancer, dog lover, time traveler, rock hound, flower essence user, addicted to love, ballet dancer, poetess, carrot cake baker, spirit rider
Jan Bozarth was raised in an international family in Texas in the sixties, the daughter of a Cuban mother and a Welsh father. She danced in a ballet company at eleven, started a dream journal at thirteen, joined a surf club at sixteen, studied flower essences at eighteen, and went on to study music, art, and poetry in college. As a girl, she dreamed of a life that would weave these different interests together. Her dream came true when she grew up and had a big family and a music and writing career. Jan is now a grandmother and writes stories and songs for young people. She often works with her own grown-up children, who are musicians and artists in Austin, Texas. (Sometimes Jan is even the fairy godmother who encourages them to believe in their dreams!) Jan credits her own mother, Dora, with handing down her wisdom: Dream big and never give up.
Jan Bozarth is a pioneer in entertainment, specializing in the creation of highly honored and nationally acclaimed entertainment products for thirty years. Jan’s early career spanned twenty years, specializing in music, home video, family and children’s programming through her tenure with CBS-FOX, MCA, Warner-Elektra-Atlantic, Esquire Magazine, and others. As an independent creator of family and children’s programming, she has developed, guided, designed, or produced more than 14 home video programs, 3 original stage musicals, 15 CD-ROM games, online games and learning products, and 4 original music CD’s.
Additionally Jan is a composer who works with her family of composers that has produced songs, musicals and scores for games, television, ads, and other media. Jan is also nationally recognized as a branding expert for positive content for children and family programs with a special emphasis on preteen girls. In 1996 Jan became the Vice President of Creative for Girl Games, Inc., one of the interactive industry’s first girls-focused companies, followed by her leading design and productions for Mattel. Jan’s innovative and ground-breaking work with hit titles over the past years include: Let’s Talk About Me™, Viacom and Mattel products’ Sabrina™ and Clueless ™ (both based on hit television series), Barbie® Designer Series, Barbie® Gotta Groove, Diva Starz™, and Atomic Betty™. Additionally Jan’s company has produced music for top Wii and Nintendo DS games including All Star Cheer Squad 1 and 2 in 2009.
Jan’s vision of creating product that appeals to, and shifts with, the consumers’ lifestyle interest and sensibilities during each facet of her career has been recognized through many Industry Awards. From 2004-2008 Jan created a global entertainment media brand for preteen girls, The Fairy Godmother Academy™. The series launched with the release of Birdie’s Book (Random House) and the website with games and a social network in August of 2009. FGA Media Inc. continues to create music, media designs, interactive media toys and games for the series which will roll out over the next 24 months with a total of eight books, 2 music CD’s, on line games, fashion, and a line of trading cards worldwide.
Honors and Recognition
- 1990 Co-Founder, The Real Children’s Theatre of Texas
- 1991 Velveteen Rabbit – the Musical – B. Iden Payne Award for Best Children’s Theater
- 1994 Founder, Tribes Music Business Program for at-risk Youth
- 1998 Barbie® Nail Designer – Top 5 Selling Title in USA
- 1998 Barbie® Gotta Groove- Nominated for Best Children’s Game by the National Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences
- 1998 Let’s Talk About Me – First Texas Interactive Media Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement
- 2000 Diva Starz® – Best selling new toy for Christmas 2003 Governor, Texas Chapter Board of Governors for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the Grammy® organization)
- 2003 Music for Waking Sleeping Beauty-B. Iden Payne Award for Best Musical Score
- 2004 Board Member Q2Literacy Initiatives
- 2005 Advisory Board Member for the St. Edwards University Integrated Digital Media MBA Program
- 2005 Faculty at CWC New Media Program in Banff
- 2008 Advisory Board for St. Edward’s University Business School Contact information
Speaking Presentations and Workshops
Author and transmedia producer Jan Bozarth is a dynamic, entertaining and experienced speaker and presenter. For fees and scheduling, please contact Jennifer Hill Robenalt at 512.382.0303 and jennifer@robinhillmedia.com.
Option 1: Presentation
Jan enchants and delights children with readings from the Fairy Godmother Academy series of books. Then, the stories come to life with entertaining activity demonstrations pulled directly from the narrative. This includes sharing and discussion of the extraordinary master Dream Book, and an exciting Kalis Stick (martial arts) presentation. After the demonstrations, children always have lots of questions for this real-life Fairy Godmother.
- Length of presentation: 1 ½ hours
- Audience: Primary audience girls, 7-12; Secondary audience boys, 7-12
Option 2: Presentation and Workshop:
Jan enchants and delights children with readings from the Fairy Godmother Academy series of books. Then, the stories come to life with entertaining activity demonstrations pulled directly from the narrative. This includes sharing and discussion of the extraordinary master Dream Book followed by an interactive dream book activity (craft materials provided by host). Kids will also have a chance to experience an exciting Kalis Stick (martial arts) presentation. Finally, a full fashion show featuring costumes from the world of Aventurine and the Fairy Godmother Academy online wardrobe. After the demonstrations, children always have lots of questions for this real-life Fairy Godmother.
- Length of presentation: 3 hours
- Audience: Primary audience girls, 7-12; Secondary audience boys, 7-12