Fairy Godmother Academy

Cherish Each Unique Moment

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jan Bozarth 2 Comments

Hello Dreamers:

Today is Halloween in the year 2009. There will only be one of this particular day in my life and so I try to pay attention to details. The Texas Book Festival show is tomorrow and a big article about the Fairy Godmother Academy will be in tomorrow morning’s paper. The air is sparkly blue like the sky. I look for something to wear that is this color of blue so I will sparkle too. The leaves on the bush by my door are my favorite color- chartreuse. I want to wear the day the way the plants and sky do. People get ready to play music in Austin where Halloween is a gigantic party. I want to immerse myself in it so I dance around the house to the songs on the radio and write a song too. I am aware of my happiness.

My Knowledge: I know it is Halloween.

My Understanding: This is the only Halloween in 2009 and the only day of my life that will have these things in just this way.

My Wisdom: Knowing when “good” cannot be better.

Sing-Along Video: Silhouette by Nikki Flores

Posted on October 30, 2009 by fairygodmotheracademy 4 Comments

Help Me Save the Green World!

Posted on October 29, 2009 by fairygodmotheracademy 3 Comments

Join with friends to make your own Fairy Godmother Local Lineage and act together to save the planet. Then send me a message to let me know what you’re up to. I’ll feature the most active Lineages here on my blog!

Your first act is to form a Green Squad just like the one I joined at the International School. Then go for it and start protecting the green world right away.

Best of luck! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
xo
BirdieBright

Meet Us at the Texas Book Festival

Posted on October 26, 2009 by fairygodmotheracademy 0 Comments

The Fairy Godmother Academy will be appearing at the Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas on Sunday, November 1st. This event will take place rain or shine from 3 to 4pm in the Children’s Demonstration and Activity Tent. We’ll have music, a fashion show, hands-on craft projects, a talk by Jan, and some other cool surprises. Come out and join us for all the fun! Continue reading →

Jan Bozarth Interviewed on Austin Morning Show

Posted on October 25, 2009 by fairygodmotheracademy 0 Comments

Fairy Godmother Academy author Jan Bozarth interviewed Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 on MyFoxAustin’s morning show. If you are in Austin on Nov 1st, make sure to check out the Fairy Godmother Academy activities at the Texas Book Festival.

DIY Fashion Friday: Masks

Posted on October 23, 2009 by fairygodmotheracademy 5 Comments

So this week I tried making a mask for my Halloween costume. It was pretty fun, so I made a couple of them. It’s not too late to make your own…hint, hint.

: painted paper bag mask

: two masks made from store-bought masks

Step 1: Make it!

Store-bought Mask: Find a mask at a resale or craft store or recycle one you already have. To change the shape, put the mask on in front of the mirror, mark it with a pen, then trim with scissors.

Handmade Mask: You can cut out a mask from a paper bag, craft paper or foam. Or you can use tin foil. Fold over several layers of heavy foil, press it tightly to your face, mark the shape and the eyeholes with a marker, and then trim. You can decorate the foil or use it as a base for paper maché.

Paper bags and tin foil are also cool because you’re recycling. Continue reading →

I Won’t Forget.

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Jan Bozarth 3 Comments

Last Friday I spoke to 100 5th grade girls in a school outside of Houston. This was the official kick-off school event for my Birdie’s Book tour. The day before I was interviewed on Fox’s Good Day Houston. Live television is unpredictable and scary, but I got through it with a bit of humor and a stellar musical performance by 12-year-old Gabby Gillespie, who is not afraid of anything.

So I was not prepared for shaky knees and welling eyes as I stood in the back of the Alexander Elementary library watching girls file in one by one, class by class. I was deeply aware that they were the answer to the question, ” Why did I write this story?” Bad timing for a speaker to cry just before going on. This is how I know something is true to the core of my being. Tears just happen, and there is nothing I can do to compose myself. I wiped my eyes and went out there and spoke about the books and the other things I had created—for them. Continue reading →